Technical Services Manager, Sustainability Consultant
Zero Waste Alliance
Larry Chalfan
Executive Director, Zero Waste Alliance
PK is a scientist with a broad chemical background and interest in sustainability who can work well with groups of people toward a common goal. He is a professional, capable and dependable project manager that works effectively with very little oversight to meet project and report schedules. Project examples include options for problematic waste streams, greenhouse gas calculations, and indoor air quality. It was a pleasure to have worked with PK for approximately eight years, ending only because I retired.
Ben Duncan
Health Equity Program Manager, Multnomah County Health Department
I have worked with PK in several capacities focusing on the intersections of health and environmental hazard. PK has a unique blend of scientific knowledge combined with an acute understanding of both public health principles and values and the associations with health equity and environmental justice. It’s not often you can find someone who truly combines the skill sets necessary to both analyze and evaluate data and to present it in ways that are accessible at the community level. PK is a visionary leader who would add value to any team.
Patricia Huback
Air Toxics Coordinator, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
I have worked with PK as a partner in the Oregon Collaborative for Healthy Nail Salons (OCHNS) for many years. PK is committed to promoting healthy partnerships to improve health, reduce waste, and advocate for equality in communities. PK has a high standard for data integrity. He seeks to understand the fundamental root of problems and the science behind it, while problem solving for a range of issues. He has great attention to detail and is passionate about sustainability, environmental justice, and health. It has been a pleasure working with PK in OCHNS.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Senior Analytical Chemist
Tektronix, Xerox
Gus Yusem
Manager, Global MPS Certifications and Accreditations, Xerox Corporation
PK is an extremely well-rounded, detailed analytic chemist, with an extensive understanding of analytical methods and instrumentation. He was directly involved in developing new methods for micro-level contamination, viscosity measurements, and filtration tests both in lab and production environments.