who are we
The HEJT Collaborative, formed in 2022 is led by Dr. David Padgett with support of Dr. Reginald Archer of Tennessee State University, Dr. Tony Graham, retired from North Carolina A&T University, and Ms. Pamela Bingham (consultant). From Morgan State University are economists Dr. Linda Loubert and Ms. Cari Harris. Leading the development and GIS efforts is Dr. Paul Robinson from Charles Drew School of Medicine and Science.
HEJT is a collaborative of HBCU-affiliated economics, data science, geoscience, and geographic information systems (GIS) experts. We are experts that visualize and analyze impacts of environmental policy for various stakeholders, including institutions, government agencies, and community organizations
 2024 Esri Ed Summit |  2024 Esri Ed Summit |
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 HBCU CJEST |  Dr. Archer & Dr. Padgett with Dr. Dawn Wright |
 Justice40: A Time for Righteous Investment |  2024 Esri Ed Summit |
 Dr. Padgett, Dr. Loubert, & Cari Harris |  HEJT Collaborative |
 Air Alliance Houston - Community Air Ambassador Workshop 2024 |  Dr. Padgett & Dr. Loubert at Ocean, Weather & Climate GIS Summit 2024 |
 Part of HEJT Collaborative w/ Dr. Bullard in New Orleans |  HEJT Collaborative with Dr. Bullard & Dr. Wright |
 Dr. Padgett, Dr. Loubert & Cari Harris |
Accomplishments
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Developed applications for EJ SCREEN and ArcGIS Online in support of a CBO air quality monitoring project
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Conducted stakeholder training in geoscience and cartography in support of strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of landfills upon human health
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Led real estate data collection and analysis in support of CBO efforts to develop heritage tourism and preserve critical historical resources
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Led community-based participatory asset mapping and hydrological data analysis in support of community legal actions versus a proposed inland port facility that threatens the quality of life, and
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Developed GIS training in support of a community-based flood mitigation program in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward.
HEJTC developed Tools
Dr. David A. Padgett, Dr. Linda Loubert, and Ms. Cari Harris present and demonstrate the HBCU Justice 40 Fund Tracking Tool.
HEJTC CEQ EJ Data Explorer
Justice 40 EJ Hub Leader Map