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I am a San Francisco native and a U.C. Berkeley graduate with a B.A. in Physiology and a M.P.H. in Environmental Health Science. I spent many years studying the health effects of numerous hazardous substances. Much of this research has been used in the development of air and drinking water standards for the California Environmental Protection Agency. I also have worked as a scientific expert on environmental law cases. Most recently, I studied the role of science in health policymaking. In particular, I examined how the tobacco industry has manipulated evidence and public opinion to undermine laws to restrict public smoking.
Some of my favorite activities/adventures include: all forms of dance, traveling from one end of Africa to the other in a truck, living in Europe, and working as a professional stage and voice actor. Above all else, I enjoy just being with my identical twin daughters and husband.
My work and life experience allow me to bring a unique perspective to my teaching. I strive to put the material covered in context and to demonstrate to students the importance of being scientifically literate so we can all make informed choices as voters and consumers.
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