First Generation EHED
Lonnie continues to organize communities and individuals from affected environmental justice communities, assisting them with the needed tools and confidence to advocate for positive changes in policies and actions affecting their health and communities.
He is a former member of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) where he sat on the board to help the U.S. Navy implement ideas and needed action to be taken within his community. He has also partnered with the California Department of Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, California Endowment, BCA (Black Coalition on Aids) SECC (South East Community Coalition) and other community based organization to develop effective communication and outreach materials for environmental justice and low-income minority communities of color. He has helped monitor local contractors on removal of hazardous waste in the Bayview Hunters Point Community. He was also responsible for help organizing the Community Fish and Health Advocacy Committee who’s stakeholders are from affected EJ communities who help provide much needed direction and recommendations on the needs and issues affecting low-income EJ communities, and how best to serve their needs.
Lonnie continues to provide leadership and support too grassroots community based organizations throughout the Bay Area. He continues to play a crucial role in the processes related to Environmental Health, water quality and environmental justice as well as Economic Development by ensuring that the communities’ voices and direct involvement are included in these processes.