Our Team - Safer States

Safer States Team

Sarah Doll

National Director

As National Director, Sarah uses her unique strategic and collaboration skills to leverage collective state and local action to secure policy protections and create pressure for market transformation to reduce the threat of harmful chemicals in our daily lives. More

Eduardo (“Eddy”) Valenzuela

Communications Manager

Eddy joined Safer States in 2020 and now helps to amplify the work of state leaders advancing policies on toxic chemicals and plastics. Based in Portland, Oregon, he enjoys reading, traveling, and keeping his Duolingo streak alive. More

Stephanie Stohler

Senior Director, Communications

Stephanie Stohler is a skilled strategic communications professional with more than 15 years of experience. More

Gretchen Salter

Policy Director

Since 2005, Gretchen has been a leading advocate in the environmental health movement. Drawing on her experience as an organizer in electoral politics, she spearheaded campaigns in California to eliminate toxic chemicals from children’s products and advocated for programs that improved disclosure in cosmetic products and cleaning products. More

Nicole Anderson

Administrative Assistant

Nicole brings administrative, development, writing, communication and marketing work experience to the role of Administrative Assistant for Safer States. More

Allies with Key Roles

Bobbi Wilding

Executive Director at Clean + Healthy

For Safer States, Bobbi Wilding is the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse liaison and provides valuable state policy input and guidance. More

Cindy Luppi

National Field Director at Clean Water Action

For Safer States, Cindy Luppi provides an organizing role, contributing to the development of market and federal strategies while actively supporting market and federal engagement. More

Laurie Valeriano

Executive Director at Toxic-Free Future

For Safer States, Laurie Valeriano provides valuable state policy leadership and direct strategy support to states. More