T.J. Pepping

T.J. Pepping is an environmental scientist with 13 years of experience working in the intersection of data analysis and communication, helping clients interpret environmental data and share important information with the public. His expertise includes developing data visualization tools through Qlik, Highcharts, StoryMaps, and other web-based platforms rooted in human-centered design. He also manages projects for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal clients, many of which involve integrating scientific and technical professionals with data scientists and programmers to deliver a combination of domain expertise and technology-based solutions. 

Pepping manages Abt’s support for the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), assisting the EPA in publishing data for communities about toxic chemical releases. His work includes data quality, analysis, and dissemination tasks, and he has helped the program leverage new digital solutions to meet its goals in more efficient and impactful ways. Most recently, he led an innovative approach using AI-augmented processes guided by human review and data governance strategies to improve location data across 300,000 records of toxic chemical transfers from industrial and federal facilities. Pepping also provides analytical and technical support to other EPA clients, including website management for various programs within the air and chemicals offices. 

Pepping has also led strategic communications support for the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program (GHGRP) and Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) to develop user-friendly web content and implement effective stakeholder engagement approaches. His work for GHGRP reimagined how annual emissions data could be shared using interactive resources that increased engagement and required less update time. Pepping has also supported economic analyses for EPA to help develop industry baselines, build cost and benefit estimates, and evaluate impacts on small businesses. As a project director, Pepping has managed annual portfolios over $1,000,00 and dozens of staff and subcontractors. 

Expertise

• Data analytics
• Data visualization
• Website development
• Project management
• Strategic communications

Key Projects

• Toxics Release Inventory (EPA)
• Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (EPA)
• Methane Emissions Reduction Program (EPA)
• Rulemaking Support under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)