Katie Malgioglio, the UConn TAB Community Liaison is your first point of contact. Send her an email at uconn-tab@uconn.edu and set up a virtual consultation session to ask your question and/or discuss your community’s need for a particular service.

Randi Mendes, Ph.D.
Environmental Engineer
Executive Director & Principal Investigator
UConn TAB
Assistant Research Professor
University of Connecticut
randi.mendes@uconn.edu

Hayley Clos, Ph.D.
Program Manager
Environmental Engineer
University of Connecticut
hayley.clos@uconn.edu

• Community Engagement Projects
• Brownfield Inventories
• Procurement
• Grant / Technical Document Review
• Graphic Design

• Site Reuse Assessments
• Brownfield Inventories
• GIS
• Grant Review

Wayne Bugden, LEP
Project Manager
University of Connecticut
wayne.bugden@uconn.edu

Katie Malgioglio, LMSW
Community Engagement Manager
University of Connecticut
katherine.malgioglio@uconn.edu

• Site Reuse Assessments
• Record Reviews
• Data Gap Analysis
• Procurement
• Grant / Technical Review

• Community Engagement Projects
• Brownfield Inventories
• Grant Review

Aaron Hinze, MPA
Project Manager
University of Connecticut
aaron.hinze@uconn.edu

Caitlin Tucker
Student Lab & Fld Analysis Assistant
University of Connecticut
caitlin.tucker@uconn.edu

Nylab Noori, MPH
UConn TAB Partner - Northern New England Outreach
Environmental Health Associate Program Manager at New England
Rural Health Association (NERHA)

Celine Yim, M.S.
Communications Coordinator
Graduate Assistant
Department of Communication
University of Connecticut
chaeyeon.yim@uconn.edu 

Rupal Parekh, Ph.D.
Community Engagement
Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
University of Connecticut
Rupal.parekh@uconn.edu

Carolyn A. Lin, Ph.D.
Communications
Professor
Department of Communication
University of Connecticut
carolyn.lin@uconn.edu

NERHA Initiatives:  

1. Northern NE roundtables (see state pages for PDFs)
2. Community Engagement Projects and Resources
3. Rural Programming Outreach 

Contact information:

Nylab Noori | Environmental Health Associate Program Manager (nnoori@newenglandrha.com) 

The Grow America Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Technical Assistance Provider (RLF TAB) is a nationwide, no-cost technical assistance program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support organizations involved with EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants. The program helps communities build capacity, increase understanding of RLF requirements, and improve long-term program performance.  

Who it serves: 

• Existing and prospective EPA Brownfields RLF Grant recipients
• Communities and organizations interested in establishing or strengthening RLF programs
• Grantees in current or post-closeout RLF status  

Key services and supports include: 

• Program Guidance & Capacity Building
  • Help understand the unique features, requirements, and lifecycle of EPA RLF Grants — from grant setup through long-term management.
• Training and Learning Opportunities
  • In-person and virtual peer-to-peer exchanges
  • Cohort training programs for existing grantees
  • Workshops and seminars focused on maximizing RLF impact and effectiveness.
• Networking & Community of Practice
  • Access to an online portal with resources and forums
  • Peer networking with other RLF grantees and practitioners
  • Opportunities to share best practices, challenges, and solutions.
• Outreach & Events
  • Engagement through listening sessions, advisory committees, and sessions associated with national brownfields events.

Grow America implements this technical assistance in partnership with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) as part of EPA’s broader investment in brownfields revitalization, aiming to enhance local capacity to leverage RLF financing for environmental cleanup and community redevelopment. 

Resources: 

• New Initiative Launches to Catalyze Brownfield Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Brownfields 2027 
• The Grow America EPA-supported Technical Assistance for Brownfields Collaboration – Grow America EPA RLF TAB 

The Brownfields Job Training Technical Assistance Program, delivered through ADAAPTA (Association of Development Agencies for Brownfields Technical Assistance), supports communities seeking to apply for and implement EPA Brownfields Job Training Grants.

EPA’s Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program empowers states, Tribal Nations, and local communities to assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse contaminated properties. The Job Training Grant component specifically provides funding to train unemployed and under-employed residents from brownfields-impacted communities for careers in environmental cleanup and related fields.

ADAAPTA’s technical assistance helps communities: 

• Understand EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant requirements
• Develop competitive grant applications
• Design strong workforce training programs aligned with local employer needs
• Build partnerships with workforce boards, employers, and community organizations
• Navigate grant management and reporting requirements
• Strengthen long-term program sustainability and job placement outcomes

EPA Job Training Grant funds may support training in areas such as:

• Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER)
• Green remediation technologies
• Green infrastructure and stormwater management
• Environmental health and safety
• Site assessment, inventory, and remediation techniques
• Energy efficiency and alternative energy technologies
• Chemical safety and emergency preparedness
• Environmental stewardship and sustainable community revitalization
• Extreme weather mitigation and adaptation

Here are a few other key resources:

• BFJT webpage
• Best Practices Guide
• List of Eligible Training Courses
• Regional EPA BFJT Coordinators
• EPA BFJT Grants Tip Sheet
• Recent FAQs
• EPA BFJT Program Overview Fact Sheet
• National BFJT Webinar Recordings
• BFJT Professional Learning Community Call Recordings & Slides

Tribal TAB is a free, EPA-funded technical assistance program designed to support Indigenous communities, Tribal Nations, and Tribal entities as they address brownfields, properties impacted by environmental contamination that may be underused or blighted. Tribal TAB provides culturally informed, collaborative support that helps tribes protect sacred lands, build local environmental programs, and pursue sustainable site reuse and redevelopment.  

Tribal TAB is delivered through a partnership between Kansas State University (KSU), the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).  

Who Tribal TAB serves: 

• Federally recognized Tribes
• Alaska Native Villages
• Tribal consortia and other tribal entities  

What Tribal TAB offers:  

• Culturally grounded technical assistance tailored to each community’s priorities and values 
• Support for brownfields program planning and implementation 
• Capacity building and training for Tribal environmental staff and brownfields leaders 
• Tools and resources for site assessment, inventory, and cleanup 
• Guidance on Tribal Response Programs and self-governance opportunities 
• Networking and peer learning, including the Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle for ongoing community exchange 
• KSU National TAB