Kevin Stewart began his long and valued career at a small affiliate office in Lancaster, PA in 1987. For 37 years, Kevin has maintained a steadfast dedication to the mission of the American Lung Association. His leadership efforts include championing initiatives to inform the public about air pollution, its health effects, its sources and means of control.
Kevin has an engineering background and an incisive technical mind. One of his most valuable contributions has been his ability to digest complex scientific information, analyze data, identify errors or misleading arguments and clearly and thoroughly communicate his findings to others. He has regularly represented the Lung Association through prepared comments and testimony before federal, state, regional and local agencies engaged in public policy on clean indoor and outdoor air and climate change. His expertise on a broad range of topics have given him the credibility to advocate on issues as varied as outdoor wood boilers, anti-idling measures and school indoor air in Pennsylvania to national energy policy and improving the public’s right to know about environmental and public health threats.
Beyond disseminating knowledge, Kevin actively serves the broad mission, engaging with the board, colleagues, volunteers, and the public. He stays abreast of current trends and topics relating to our air quality efforts, ensuring that our strategies remain relevant and effective. His leadership on reducing the public health threat from radioactive radon gas has been especially impactful.
Through teamwork, he ensures that everyone understands the rationale behind our decisions and initiatives. He listens attentively to input from all stakeholders, regardless of their title or affiliation. Kevin’s dedication to thoroughly evaluating sentiments, conducting rigorous research, and providing actionable solutions underscores his commitment to serving the interests of all involved.
He is an exemplar of the concept of servant leadership, in which the most effective leaders strive to serve others, rather than accrue power or take control. His dedication to providing the highest level of service infuses everything he does for the Lung Association, our partners and our constituents. That commitment makes him stand out as a leader, even though he would never describe his role that way.
Kevin has dedicated his career to the mission of the American Lung Association, and he very much takes to heart the idea that the mission will not be achieved unless all people in the U.S. have equal access to healthy air and healthy lungs.