Amara Vandervort

Amara has over 20 years of experience in analytical chemistry, clean sampling techniques, environmental investigations, and staff management as a field lead for complex field investigations. She specializes in characterizing sediment, porewater, surface water, stormwater, and tissue samples to support remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and construction monitoring. She develops and implements rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) protocols and oversees laboratory processes to promote data integrity. She has experience designing and implementing program quality objectives and procedures; preparing and reviewing Quality Assurance Project Plans and Sampling and Analysis Plans; conducting laboratory oversight; and reviewing and verifying chemistry and toxicity data.