Janet G. McCabe

Janet G. McCabe is a Visiting Professor and Executive in Residence at Indiana University, with a joint appointment at the McKinney School of Law, the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and the Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI). She brings decades of leadership experience from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where she served as Deputy Administrator from 2021 to 2024 and in senior roles during the Obama administration.

Her research and professional interests center on environmental policy, climate change, air quality regulation, and environmental justice. With deep expertise in regulatory design and implementation, she has shaped national environmental programs and led interdisciplinary initiatives at IU’s ERI. Her work bridges law, public affairs, and sustainability science to address complex environmental challenges.

McCabe’s publications, though not listed here, likely reflect trends in environmental regulation, climate policy, and public health. Her career demonstrates a strong commitment to translating science into actionable policy.

• Deputy Administrator, U.S. EPA (2021–2024)
• Acting Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Air and Radiation (2013–2016)
• Director, IU Environmental Resilience Institute (2017–2021)

She has advised major environmental initiatives and led federal and state programs, though formal student advising is not mentioned. Her leadership spans government, academia, and advocacy, with significant contributions to environmental resilience and regulatory policy. She played a central role in managing the EPA’s workforce and operations, and in advancing national climate goals.

McCabe is affiliated with the Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI), an interdisciplinary hub at Indiana University focused on climate adaptation and sustainability solutions. Through this institute and her joint academic appointments, she contributes to collaborative research and policy engagement across law, public affairs, and environmental science.