People vs. Radon
Advisory Council
A coalition of leaders, advocates, and experts united to raise awareness about radon — America's second leading cause of lung cancer.
Founder & Council Member
Cary Hatch
Founder, People vs. Radon
Cary Hatch is the former CEO of MDB Communications, a Washington, DC-based marketing and communications firm. In 2024, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer — a non-smoker whose home had elevated radon levels.
That diagnosis became the catalyst for People vs. Radon, a public awareness initiative dedicated to educating Americans about the silent, invisible threat of radon gas.
Council Members
Seema Sarin MD
Physician & Health Advocate
Jen Cortner
Marketing Consultant, Former Senior Marketing Executive, Hilton and Discovery Inc.
Bob Hatch
Business Executive
Carol Schwartz
Former DC Council Member & Civic Leader
David Meni
Real Estate Professional
Angela Franco
President and CEO, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Cynthia Guill
Philanthropist, Author, Community Advocate
Dan Simons
Restaurateur & Entrepreneur
David Meadows
Communications & Public Affairs Strategist
Debbie Driesman
Philanthropist & Community Leader
Deborah Ratner Salzberg
Real Estate Executive & Civic Leader
Donna Rattley Washington
Nonprofit Executive & Community Advocate
Gail Schwartz
Environmental Policy Advocate
Geoff Hatch
Technology & Business Executive
Jill Schwartz
Attorney & Advocate
John Hatch
Business & Community Leader
Kathleen Stoll
Health Policy Expert
Kristin Hatch
Community Advocate
Lori Kaplan
Nonprofit Executive
Mary Hatch
Community Leader
Mike Panetta
Policy & Government Affairs Professional
Tom Sherwood
Journalist & Civic Commentator