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Erin McCullough

Associate Professor of Practice

Bio

Erin McCullough is a registered professional engineer and practicing lawyer, who welcomes opportunities to critically examine the nexus of environmental management and national security. She previously served as an oversight professional, where she advanced interests in nuclear safety throughout the domestic and international sectors for multiple federal agencies. She has enjoyed advising, developing, and implementing environmental practices affecting a variety of hazardous industries at the executive level. Her economic modelling of “critical minerals” and original cobalt supply chain research defined her impact with the National Science and Technology Council, a White House advisory function. More than 20 peer-reviewed academic publications acknowledge Ms. McCullough as an author, some of which have been cited in congressional deliberations and formal agency actions regarding mineral resource policy. While she is recognized for deep expertise with strategic engagement frameworks, her experience in environmental compliance review, inspection, investigation, and enforcement help her bridge theory into practice to create meaningful community impacts. 

Areas of Specialization

  • Critical mineral and energy security policy
  • Technical design, construction, and operation of hazardous facilities
  • Application of military and security strategic engagement frameworks to address complex environmental matters
  • Environmental permitting and reclamation
  • Administrative law and enforcement consultation