ChemFORWARD Welcomes Hong Lin as a Program Manager - Industry Collaboratives
June 30, 2025 - ChemFORWARD is proud to announce that Hong Lin has joined our team as a Program Manager - Industry Collaboratives. With her deep expertise in regulatory science and safer chemistry, Hong will be a key leader in driving the growth and impact of our cross-sector collaboratives.
In this role, Hong will play a critical role in the implementation, growth, and success of ChemFORWARD’s Industry Collaboratives. As part of the Supply Chain Transformation team, she will support strategic program management, client delivery, and stakeholder engagement across key sectors, including Beauty & Personal Care, Consumer Electronics, Apparel, and more.
Hong brings to ChemFORWARD a wealth of knowledge in regulatory compliance, program development, stakeholder collaboration, and science-based safer chemistry decision-making. Hong holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and has applied her training to real-world chemical safety challenges.
Previously, Hong served as a Scientist at the Environmental Working Group (EWG), where she led the design and launch of a cosmetic ingredient verification program. Her work spanned scientific criteria development, ingredient evaluation, and collaborative engagement with brands and suppliers to advance ingredient safety and transparency.
“Leveraging my scientific expertise to drive positive change has always been my aspiration,” says Hong. “I’m thrilled to join a science-based, mission-driven organization where I will continue my dedicated focus on safer chemistry within consumer goods and continue deepening my focus on practical, science-based solutions.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Hong Lin to ChemFORWARD,” says Stacy Glass, Executive Director of ChemFORWARD. “Hong’s regulatory insight, coupled with her passion for safer chemicals and hands-on experience in developing safer chemical programs and fostering stakeholder collaboration, makes her an ideal addition to our team. We look forward to the energy and expertise she brings to help shape the future success of our Industry Collaboratives.”
