Kathy Aterno, National Managing Director, Florida and Colorado State Director
Kathy started her environmental career in 1974 and has worked on numerous local, state and national campaigns. She has worked for Clean Water Action over 20 years in a variety of capacities. She maintains an MPA from George Mason University and received her Bachelors from George Washington University. Before Clean Water Action, Aterno worked on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff for former Congressman David Bonior (D-MI) and Congressman Bill Richardson (D-NM). During the first term of the Clinton Administration, Aterno worked for the EPA Administrator Carol Browner. 

Cara Capp, South Flordia Community Organizer
Cara is double alum of Florida Atlantic University. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Environmental Studies. In order to facilitate her goal of promoting sustainable communities and environmental justice, she went on to earn her Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning. During her graduate work, Cara's research focused on development of alternative transportation in Broward County, and sustainable college campus planning throughout the United States. Cara's work at Clean Water Action is focused on Everglades restoration, improving statewide water quality, and outreach and educational events in the community.

Angelique Giraud, Energy Organizer
Angelique received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from New College of Florida. Her studies and undergraduate thesis focused on ecology of the Florida Everglades with an educational case study in high school classrooms. Angelique is also a graduate of the Summer Internship Program with the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation, where she researched ecosystem services of the Everglades. Angelique is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and creating a sustainable society. She is currently researching the conditions of coal ash impoundments and their effect on local communities and the environment.

Contact Florida staff members at (561) 672-7638.