Profiles of Hispanics at EPA: Nadtya Y. Hong
Nadtya Y. Hong, Public Affairs Specialist
Communications Branch
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Washington, DC
Question: Where were you born?
Nadtya Hong: I grew up in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
Question: Where did you go to college? What was your major?
Nadtya Hong: I went to the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus, for a bachelor’s in environmental science. Later, I attended George Washington University’s Law School, where I earned a J.D. in law.
Question: What brought you to EPA?
Nadtya Hong: I always wanted to work in environmental issues and work for EPA, and had the opportunity to do so right after law school. I was fortunate to start working in EPA’s International and Tribal Affairs (OITA), where I was for 20 years. I transitioned to the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention in May 2024.
Question: What kind of work do you do at EPA?
Nadtya Hong: I currently work as a public affairs specialist focused on pesticides issues, developing communications materials for major OCSPP actions and initiatives, as well as internal needs.
Question: What message would you like to send young Latinos who are considering going to college?
Nadtya Hong: The best advice my mother gave me was to find an area of study that I was both good at and passionate about. When you combine talent and passion, the sky is the limit.