John Kaltenstein is Deputy Director of Oceans and Vessels and has been with Friends of the Earth for over 10 years. His work at FOE primarily concerns reducing pollution from shipping, and he has worked to help establish the U.S. & Canada’s Emission Control Area and the Polar Code – a suite of regulations pertaining to Arctic and Antarctic shipping. John previously worked for SEIU Local 250’s Shirley Ware Education Center and AIDA. He holds a J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, OR and a B.A. from Swarthmore College in Political Science. While in law school, he co-chaired the environmental justice advocacy group. He enjoys soccer, playing with his boys, and exploring the beautiful Southwest with his family.
