David Richards, M.A., brings expertise in a range of environmental health focus areas, including climate change, global health, water and air quality, and occupational health and safety. He specializes in services that include project management support, writing and designing communication materials, and research and evaluation. He supports the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to better understand the human health impacts of harmful environmental exposures. His interests lie at the nexus between climate change and human health, a central theme of MDB’s work. He is dedicated to improving awareness about both local and global environmental issues. Outside the office, David can be found hiking with his dog in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.