Alan Walts

As Policy Director, Alan Walts works with EPN’s Policy team to advance national policy efforts that preserve, protect, and improve public health and the environment.

Alan has nearly 30 years of experience as an environmental attorney and program manager at U.S. EPA Region 5, culminating in a position as Director of the Environmental Justice, Community Health, and Environmental Review Division. Along with enforcing under a range of federal environmental laws, Alan has managed enforcement, environmental justice, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Tribal, children’s health, and environmental education programs. Advancing environmental justice and civil rights policy and practice has been a significant focus for Alan throughout his career.

Alan received a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School; and a B.A. from Wesleyan University.