Michael S. Regan

Michael S. Regan, born on August sixth, nineteen seventy-six, is a prominent American environmental regulator known for his groundbreaking role as the sixteenth Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Joe Biden from twenty twenty-one to twenty twenty-four. Notably, he made history as the first African American man to hold this esteemed position.

Before his tenure at the EPA, Regan served as the secretary of North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality, where he demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. His career also includes valuable experience as an air quality specialist at the EPA, where he honed his expertise in environmental policy and regulation.

After concluding his service in the Biden Administration, Regan returned to North Carolina, where he has taken on the role of Distinguished Fellow at the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy. His work continues to influence the field of environmental policy, reflecting his dedication to sustainable practices and public health.