WHO WE ARE

ChemClarity is a woman-led, Texas-based 501(c)(3) organization, but more importantly,
is a remarkable multi-disciplinary team:
an epidemiologist, a toxicologist, and industrial hygienists

…collaborating to reduce illnesses related to chemicals.

ChemClarity recognizes that environmental regulatory reform is highly detailed from a scientific and political perspective (There are 900,000 chemicals in the EPA’s CompTox database of which ~89,000 are regulated), but health issues related to chemicals continue to increase.

Like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & the Environmental Protection Agency,
who provide a wealth of information in publicly available databases,
ChemClarity’s approach is to educate non-scientists to protect public health.

Strategic Partners

  • Document Development Branch
    Science Applications Branch
    National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Naomi Hudson, Dr.P.H., graduated from University of Kentucky’s College of Public health. She was then accepted into the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) fellowship program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Following completion of the fellowship, Dr. Hudson has been a project officer at the NIOSH in the Division of Science Integration (DSI).

    The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mention of any company or product does not constitute endorsement by NIOSH, CDC.

  • TIGA Consultants, LLC. Vice President

    Eduardo Artiga has spent his career serving our country has a Bioenvironmental Engineer/Program Manager in the US Air Force for 10 years. In 2021 he transitioned into the civilian world as a Corporate Manager for PIKA International Inc. and at the same time, serves as the Vice President of TIGA Consultants, LLC. and continues to serve our country in the US Air Force Reserve as a Scientist for the Surgeon General. Eduardo has extensive experience delivering solutions in both the corporate and government market sectors. He excels in delivering data-based solutions that drive automated programs which ensure both regulatory compliance and the safety of organizational stakeholders. Eduardo is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (#11323), Project Manager Professional (#2775396), and Certified Safety Professional (#43812) who holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Texas, Austin) and a Master of Science in Information Systems and Security (Our Lady of the Lake, San Antonio). Eduardo is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and retains an active Secret security clearance.

    Eduardo Artiga has been awarded a Meritorious Service Medal (2021), Commendation Medal (2018, 2015), Flight Commander of the Quarter (Dec 2018), Company Grade Officer of the Quarter (Dec 2011, Sept 2011), and Company Grade Officer of the Year (2014) while serving full-time as an Active-Duty officer in the US Air Force. Served as the President of Toastmasters Orating at the Rio (2018-2020) and career Spokesman for STEM and HS programs (2018). Eduardo Artiga is an active member in the AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) and ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists).

  • Jason Garcia, PhD, MPH, CIH, CSP, CPH, COHC is the Project Certified Industrial Hygienist for a private United States Department of Defense Contractor. He received his BA in Biology from Florida Gulf Coast University, his MPH from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his PhD in Industrial Hygiene from the University of South Florida's College of Public Health. In addition to his academic degrees, he also holds graduate certificates in Safety Management, Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Environmental Health, and Infection Control from the University of South Florida's College of Public Health. As far as professional designations, Jason is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified in Public Health (CPH), and a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC). Prior to his current role, he worked as a Microbiologist for a major food manufacturer, as an Industrial Hygienist for a major orthopedic manufacturer, and as Industrial Hygienist for a disinfection technology startup company. Jason is also currently a Collaborative Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health.

  • HETI
    Industrial Hygiene Practices Leader

  • College of Public Health, Global and Planetary Health
    University of South Florida
    Center for Environmental/Occupational Risk Analysis and Management

We are grateful to the
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
and the Environmental Protection Agency
for supporting ChemClarity with their expertise and data.

ChemClarity is a 501(c)(3) organization that has provided consulting services since 2020 through its predecessor organization, Concepts in Wellness, LLC. 

Board of Directors

  • As a patient of chemical exposure, Ann found solutions for her recovery in her 30 years of experience in architecture, portfolio management, and investment banking in the United States and England. For international funds and lenders, she provided construction risk management for CBRE on a portfolio of $600M construction loans. Previously, she served as asset manager on real estate loan portfolios for Pine River Capital ($500M construction loans and collateralized loan obligations), Goldman Sachs ($400M mezzanine debt), and Deutsche Bank ($1B in syndicated debt). She served as a lead financial analyst for AT&T’s $21B capital planning pipeline and managed their Texas Regional Real Estate Portfolio of 1,000+ properties. She began her career in architecture with Swanke Hayden Connell in New York and Pryse Traynor Partnership in England.

    She is a Member of the CDC’s Immune, Infectious and Dermal Disease Council, the Real Estate Council, the Urban Land Institute, and volunteers at Saint Michaels Episcopal Church.

  • Ann Marie has spent most of her 30-plus year legal career as a corporate/transactional attorney in private practice at three law firms, Thompson & Knight LLP, Shearman & Sterling LLP, and most recently, Hallett & Perrin, P.C. Ann Marie was elected as a founding partner of Shearman & Sterling’s Dallas office in March 2020. Ann Marie also served in Firm management as a member of Thompson & Knight’s Management Committee for a three-year term ending January 2019. Between January 2000 and December 2003, Ann Marie was Corporate Counsel at Belo Corp., a publicly-traded, diversified media company.

    Ann Marie was awarded with the IFLR1000 Americas Women in Business Law Awards, “Investment Funds Lawyer of the Year” (2022), The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward/White Inc. (Corporate Law) (2008-2023), and Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (Securities & Corporate Finance) (2009-2023). Ann Marie is currently a member of the Texas Bar Association, American Bar Association, and serves in multiple capacities at Saint Michaels Episcopal Church in Dallas.

  • Kevin Parker is a highly experienced professional specializing in leading businesses who wish leverage their information and data assets in order to maximize their business performance. He has a significant breadth and depth of expertise in building, optimizing and managing business information and data management capabilities. His experience with analytics software includes AI, Set Theory, He has worked with leading digital design companies including as a Principal with Dialexa (an IBM Company), Senior Director with Macrospect, and a Principal with Nascentis Group.

  • As a seasoned public health professional. At the International WELL Building Institute, Angela led the market development strategy for the global expansion of WELL across all sectors and industries, expanding registered square footage of WELL projects to nearly 5 billion square feet, up from 400 million in the span of 3 years. Her in-depth knowledge of the WELL framework enables her to articulate the value of preventative health-based strategies which directly ties into the mission of improving chemical literacy for ChemClarity.

    Angela has a diverse network of wellness champions in the real estate industry and has worked for years to elevate the roles of facilities management professionals, HR leaders, building owners, and business leaders alike to recognize their roles as responsible agents of public health. Angela has worked as the community mobilization and education initiative lead responsible for creating bespoke training content and unique delivery methods for WELL’s network of members, consultants, and accredited professionals.

    Angela received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho in Psychology with a minor in Architecture. She then went on to earn her Master’s degree in Human Environment Relations from the Design and Environmental Analysis program at Cornell University. Angela is a WELL Faculty™ and has her Associate Ergonomics Professional accreditation.