PUBLIC WATCHDOGS - Key Persons
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- Judge Advocate General 's Corp, U.S. Navy Ret
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- Executive Director
- Member of the FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS and STAFF
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Chuck Lowery is an Oceanside native. As a retired businessman, philanthropist, and former Oceanside City Councilmember 2014-18, Chuck learned how to work with other community members and to consider the potential outcome of serious decisions. As a local stakeholder, the proximity of millions of California residents to the radioactive storage on the San Onofre beach is an item of deep concern.
In an effort to learn more about living downwind from tons of nuclear waste, he came upon San Diego-based Public Watchdogs. After years of asking questions and learning more about how this situation came about, Chuck decided to apply to become a board member of this nonprofit organization and was approved.
It's his priority to create and maintain a safe community without sacrificing the things we love: fresh air, clean water, and a survivable future. To reach that goal, Chuck brings his intellectual curiosity into play and seeks answers to decades-long questions.
As we move forward into a more sustainable future, Chuck believes we must work together to meet our goals. Everyone deserves a place to live that's safe from the unseen threat of nuclear waste stored on the nearby beach.
Leah Moskal Maxwell was the only daughter of our deceased board member and single parent, Phil Moskal Maxwell. One could hardly ever have casual conversation with Phil that didn't start with an enthusiastic review of his children and their accomplishments. Above and beyond all the valuable contributions Phil made as a Board member and CPUC Subject Matter Expert, it was most evident, that he was most especially proud of his children. And rightly so.
Upon her father's abrupt passing two years ago, Leah was suddenly confronted with the sole responsibility of every aspect of her Life. She's proven herself to be a mature, self-sufficient and talented student. With all these challenges, plus working while going to school, Leah maintained a 3.33 GPA in her past Spring semester.
Leah began her post graduate academic education at Palomar Community in order to complete prerequisite courses, then transferred to Mira Costa Community College that offered a science degree inclusive of biology courses needed for her premed requirement to become a veterinarian.
Public Watchdogs is proud to award the initial Phillip Quintan Moskal Maxwell Scholarship for Change Makers to Leah Maxwell, a well-deserving applicant who shares her father's passion for advocacy and change.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Job Titles:
- Director of Development
- Member of the FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS and STAFF