Environment Georgia’s clean water associate named a rising green leader in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA–Environment Georgia is proud to recognize their clean water associate, Jennifer Duenas who was featured as a next generation green leader in an article by Reporter Newspapers  and Atlanta Intown.The article highlights eight young professionals that are working to protect Atlanta’s environment and residents.

Jennifer Duenas, clean water associate, issued the following statement in response to her recognition: 

“I am extremely honored to have been featured alongside such brilliant and inspirational environmental leaders in Atlanta. From taking on polluters to educating voters about environmental injustices, environmental leaders in Atlanta are making a difference. I am proud to be able to work with and learn from such great leaders and look forward to working together to protect the environment and our communities. I am also grateful to spread awareness about my work to Get the Lead Out of schools’ drinking water. I hope Georgia leaders and schools in Georgia take the necessary steps to protect our children from lead contamination.”