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Executive Director

Tim is PEER’s Executive Director, with more than 30 years of experience working on environmental issues with governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Prior to joining PEER, he was a senior attorney at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and was head of the Law and Policy Program at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in Montreal, Canada. He has worked as a consultant for companies on environmental compliance issues, and with nonprofit organizations focusing on clean energy issues. Most recently, he was executive director of Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility, a health advocacy group working to address climate change, toxics pollution, and nuclear disarmament issues. Tim’s interest is in the intersection of science, policy, and civil service. He believes in protecting employees who raise concerns about their workplace and in exposing undue influence on government for private gain. He holds a JD and BA from Emory University and an MA from New York University.

PEERMail | Another Deadly Year For Manatees

by Tim Whitehouse | February 7, 2022
Humans have made Florida waters dangerous to manatees and other living organisms due to fertilizer runoff, wastewater discharges and pollution ...

PEERMail | A New Year and Wolves on the Edge

by Tim Whitehouse | January 17, 2022
Protecting wildlife will be a significant part of our work in the new year, starting off with a webinar on protecting vulnerable wolf populations ...

PEERMail | Another Extraordinary Year

by PEER | December 30, 2021
In this extraordinary year, PEER is proud to have stepped up our work with supporters to protect public employees and our environment ...

PEERMail | Protecting Wildlife Comes at a Big Price for Whistleblower

by PEER | December 15, 2021
Can the Biden Administration keep its promises on protecting whistleblowers? The current outlook isn't promising ...

PEERMail | Let’s Demand a Better Future for Our Planet

by Helen Pent Jenkins | November 29, 2021
We are working towards a stronger, healthier planet and we need your help ...

PEERMail | Un-Silencing National Park Service Voices

by PEER | November 15, 2021
Park Service employees deserve work environments that are respectful, inclusive, and safe. Their voices should be heard ...