Dr. Ashley Parks

Managing Scientist
Exponent

Dr. Ashley Parks has a background in environmental chemistry and toxicology, including: the environmental fate and effects of product, chemical, waste, and facility discharges; evaluating contaminants in sediment, groundwater, and surface waters; monitoring water system quality and tracking usage/volume balance; and assessing potential contaminant uptake and bioavailability/bioaccumulation in organisms. Dr. Parks has planned and executed local and regional water quality monitoring programs and field sampling campaigns involving both sediment and water collection for organic and inorganic contaminant analysis. She has worked with local, state, and federal agencies to assist clients with wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous waste permit applications and compliance. Dr. Parks has experience helping clients better understand water quality and permitting issues, including those related to stormwater and industrial operations as well as the potential effects of chemicals used in product manufacturing during use and following disposal. She also assists clients by performing proactive facility and documentation audits to ensure proper operation, maintenance, and record keeping.