Mary F. Ostrowski

Mary F. Ostrowski has been employed by the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC’s) Chlorine Chemistry Division since December, 2000.  As an issues manager, Ostrowski is responsible for chlorine disinfection issues, including benefits promotion, scientific research support and advocating in the regulatory and standard-setting arena for science-based policies. She has worked collaboratively on disinfection issues with public health entities, including the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Environmental Health Association, the Somerset County, New Jersey Department of Health, and International Action (promoting safe water for Haiti).

Ostrowski holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Geology from the City University of New York at Brooklyn College; a Master of Science degree in Geology from Boston College and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland’s University College.  In addition to her career with ACC, Ostrowski has worked at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Division of Water Resources; as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Maryland’s University College; and for a science journal service.