Joseph T. “Chip” Hughes has pioneered efforts to create new methods for conducting needs assessments, reaching underserved populations, developing training partnerships and creating innovative program evaluation measures. He began his career in 1972, as a writer, researcher and organizer with the Institute for Southern Studies (ISS), a social justice organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1990, Hughes began a 30 year career as program administrator with the federal government, directing the NIEHS Worker Training Program and designing training programs for vulnerable workers in high risk occupations. Hughes was given the DHHS Secretary’s Award for Exceptional Service in November 2001 for his role in responding to the World Trade Center attacks. He is deeply committed to maintaining work-life balance and building resilience capacity.
