Lillian Herring is a junior at George Mason University pursuing a major in Environmental Studies and Sustainability with a concentration in Conservation, as well as a minor in Biology. Her future career plans include becoming an Ethologist to study animal behavior. Lillian is a member of Alpha Kappa Chi, a co-educational professional environmental fraternity, and a Washington Scholars Program Intern at George Mason. She attended the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment in 2016 as a delegate and again in 2018 as a Junior Faculty Advisor. This will be her third year with the program, and she looks forward to WYSE 2019!
Mr. Kevin Magerr is a professional engineer with nearly forty years of experience in environmental protection. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Widener University and a Masters of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Villanova University, and has completed more than two dozen specialty courses and certifications throughout his career. Recently retired from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, he worked in the Water Protection Division for thirty years. His work there, his numerous publications, and his teaching experience in several universities and at the high school level have been recognized by multiple awards, including the Gold Medal for Excellence in Government. Kevin continues teaching and advising at Temple University in several areas: Biotechnology, and Civil and Environmental Engineering at the graduate level, Environmental Science at the undergraduate level, and as Senior Faculty Advisor for the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. Kevin is very active in the community by working with high school students in track and cross-country programs, being on the Executive Boards of the Global Water Alliance and the Nicholas Newlin Foundation for the Historic Newlin Grist Mill, and by providing technical assistance to the Chester, Ridley and Crum Watersheds Association. When not working he enjoys hiking and kayaking.