Environmental Justice Advisory Group

Environmental Justice Advisory Group

The District is accepting applications on an ongoing basis for the Environmental Justice Advisory Group (EJAG). Individuals interested in serving may submit an EJAG application at any time to be considered as vacancies arise. Information about current vacancies is available below.

Application for EJAG

CAC Representatives:

Name Interest Group Term Expiration
Patricia Matthews City Representative (Primary) 01/2027
Orchel Krier City Representative (Alternate) 03/2026
Ned Leiba Environmental Representative (Primary) 10/2027
John Sanders Environmental Representative (Alternate) 10/2027
Manuel Cunha Industry / Agricultural Representative (Primary) 03/2026
Chris McGlothlin Industry / Agricultural Representative (Alternate) 03/2026

Ethnic Small Business Owners

Name Occupation Type Term Expiration
Reyna Rodriguez Owner Translation Services 01/2027

At-large Representatives

Name Occupation County Term Expiration
Nayamin Martinez Director, Central California Environmental Justice Network Fresno 03/2026
Kern
Keith Freitas Farmer Kings 08/2027
Laura Gutile (Chair) Farmer Madera 03/2026
Merced
Esperanza Vielma CEO of Community Assistance for Empowerment (C.A.F.E. Inc.) San Joaquin County 03/2026
Stanislaus
Derek Williams Farmer / Realtor Tulare 03/2026