Earth Healing

• Education:
  Xavier University, B.S. (1955); M.S. (1956); 
  Fordham University, Ph.D. Chemistry (1964); 
  Bellarmine School of Theology, 
  Loyola University, S.T.L. (1968)
• Experience:

Post Doctorate Research associate, University of Texas 
(1969-1970); Science Consultant, Center for Study of 
Responsive Law (DC) (1970-1971); Co-Director, Center for 
Science in the Public Interest (1971-77); Director,
Appalachia--Science in the Public Interest (1977-2002);
Sacramental Minister at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Frankfort (2003-2004)

• Current Directorates / Advisorships:

Resource Policy Institute (CA);
Center for the Study of Commercialism (DC); ASPI (KY);
Environmental Resource Assessment Service (NC)

• Affiliations:
  Society of Jesus; Sigma Xi; Phi Lambda

Janet Kalisz

Janet has worked in public-interest nonprofit consulting since 1997.  She holds a B.S. in environmental science and biology and a Masters in social work from the University of Kentucky. She has numerous academic interests and hobbies, and is a published photographer.

Mark Spencer

Mark is a highly talented professional artist and graphic designer.  He has worked with ASPI - Appalachia Science in the Public Interest for 26 years.  Among his acclaimed contributions are the Simple Lifestyle Calendar and Earth Healing show.

Charlie Fritsch

Charlie holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.  He worked for thirty years at Bell Laboratory/ATT and a has for the last decade operated the organic Windy Hill Apple Orchard.

Honoring Past Members of the Earth Healing Team

Mary Byrd Davis (1936 - 2011)

Mary holds a PhD in English with a minor in French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MS in library science from Simmons College.  She is the author of numerous books on environmental subjects and head of Eco-perspectives, a Project of Earth Island Institute.

Sally Ramsdell (1941 - 2011)

Sally is a retired owner/operator of a successful concrete quality control business.  She is an herb and vegetable grower, photographer and writer.

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