Gina McCarthy is nominated as the 13th head of the EPA.
In March, President Obama nominated Gina McCarthy as the next head of the EPA. If confirmed for the position, she will become the agency’s thirteenth leader overall and its fourth female leader. A veteran in environmental policy-making, McCarthy would work closely with the president over the coming years to create and implement an aggressive plan to battle global warming.
A passionate and knowledgeable environmental advocate, many believe that McCarthy would be the perfect woman for the job. To read more about Gina McCarthy and what qualifies her to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, be sure to check out her full profile.