About Tri-valley cares

Building the future

Tri-Valley CAREs works to strengthen global security by stopping the development of new nuclear weapons in the US and promoting the elimination of nuclear weapons globally. Nuclear weapons decrease rather than increase human security. Nuclear weapons pose one of the great social, economic and ecological challenges of our time.

Tri-Valley CAREs was founded in 1983 in Livermore, California by concerned neighbors living around the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, one of two locations where all US nuclear weapons are designed. Tri-Valley CAREs monitors nuclear weapons and environmental clean-up activities throughout the US nuclear weapons complex, with a special focus on Livermore Lab and the surrounding communities.

 

Meet our people

TVC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Loulena Miles, President, member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 1995. Former Intern and Staff Attorney for Tri-Valley CAREs, 2000-2008. Currently practices estate planning law as a partner at Miles & Torres Associates; has practiced public interest and environmental law in a variety of government and nonprofit settings; BA in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Cruz and JD from Golden Gate University. Richmond, CA.

Mary Perner, Vice-President, member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 2004. Liaison to Livermore City Council, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and Livermore political clubs and social organizations, including the Tri-Valley Non-Profit Association, Indivisible and others. Retired learning center director, small business owner of a tutoring service for at-risk youth. Livermore, CA

Wilson Wong, Treasurer, A former TVC intern and a member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 2007. Both a legal degree and a CPA; Works as a tax practitioner; Served as a treasurer with a large Ohio non-profit board. San Francisco, CA

Judith FlanaganSecretary, volunteer expert at Tri-Valley CAREs since 2005. Drawing on her training (PhD Medicine) she provides biological technical advice and analysis to the group; also continues to advocate for peace and justice in her hometown where she returned after many years working in the Bay Area in the University of California system and National Labs. Sydney, Australia

Gail Rieger, member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 2012. Recently retired from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Liaison to Tracy and Central Valley City Councils, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, community groups, including Tracy “Go Team.” Serves as liaison to Tri-Valley CAREs’ Environmental Committee for Site 300. Tracy, CA

Tony Green, member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 2021. Teaches math and science at Tilden Preparatory Academy; Founder and owner of the Livermore-based Speaking Green; Engages audiences to promote environmental sustainability, conservation, and alternative energy technologies. Livermore, CA

Willard Hunter, member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 2022. A Vietnam-era Navy veteran, liaison to Veterans For Peace; Researches and writes about several subjects including the CIA, cyberwarfare, the Military Industrial Complex, and China-US issues; Retired from the chemical industry. Albuquerque, NM and Stowe, MA.

Inga Olson, member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 2000. Retired State of California Senior Policy Analyst; Former Program Director at Tri-Valley CAREs; Liaison to California state legislative offices and Sacramento- area public interest organizations, including Physicians for Social Responsibility, Davis Friends Meeting, Peace Action and others. Sacramento, CA

Pat Howell, member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 2019. Retired from a career in human resources; Liaison to numerous community and environmental groups in Tracy including the Tracy Democratic Club where she is the Treasurer. Tracy, CA

Pamela Richard, member of Tri-Valley CAREs since 2005. Liaison to Native American Communities; Manages Tri-Valley CAREs’ volunteer neighborhood outreach activities and annually phone banks our membership. Office manager at Peace Action Wisconsin. Danville, CA and Milwaukee, WI

Nick Bastovan, Tri-Valley CAREs summer legal intern 2019. Attorney at Atheria Law in San Francisco representing insurers issuing policies addressing technology, media, privacy and breach incidents; Graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law; Nick grew up in Livermore and now lives in Oakland, CA

Marylia Kelley, Tri-Valley CAREs Senior Advisor, former Executive Director and member of our founding team in 1983, Marylia brings her expertise in non-profit management, fundraising, and the issues of nuclear abolition and environmental cleanup as well as her long history with the organization; Marylia lives in Livermore, CA.

TVC STAFF & TECHNICAL ADVISORS

Scott Yundt is the Executive Director at Tri-Valley CAREs. Scott first joined Tri-Valley CAREs as a legal intern in 2003. He then became the Staff Attorney in 2009. In that role he managed the group’s community “right to know” program, including Freedom of Information Act activities from initial request through litigation. He also facilitated a support group for Dept. of Energy nuclear weapons workers and contractors made ill by on the job exposures and helped individual workers make claims for benefits and compensation. While continuing in those program areas, Scott now also works to stop new nuclear weapons proposed at Livermore Lab, new bomb plants proposed by the federal agencies to build those weapons and our program to monitor and expose the nuclear weapons activities and the environmental cleanup at Livermore Lab. Scott graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz where he double majored in environmental studies and legal studies. He then graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he received a Public Interest Law Certificate and the Pro Bono Publico Award for his commitment to serving the public interest. [email protected]

Anoushka Raj is the newest team member at Tri-Valley CAREs, joining as the Environmental Project Manager. With a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and a focus on Human Health and the Environment, she brings a strong academic foundation and practical experience in addressing environmental challenges with an equity-driven approach.

As Environmental Project Manager, Anoushka will be managing our environmental monitoring activities, including the review of government compliance documents, Superfund cleanup reports, and incident logs, to ensure accountability and transparency in addressing environmental hazards.

Anoushka’s work emphasizes community outreach and education, collaboration, fostering relationships with partner organizations, engaging with public officials, or organizing community events. Her efforts are rooted in Tri-Valley CAREs’ commitment to bridging technical expertise and public advocacy, ensuring that voices from all sectors are represented in discussions about environmental health and justice.

A dedicated advocate for sustainable practices and nuclear disarmament, Anoushka brings a fresh perspective and a deep passion for creating pathways to a cleaner, healthier future. [email protected]

Tanvi Kardile is the Nuclear Policy Program Director at Tri-Valley CAREs. With a degree in International Security from San Diego State University and JD from the University of San Diego School of Law, she brings knowledge on nuclear weapons policy, along with international and environmental law. Before coming to Tri-Valley CAREs, Tanvi was the Executive Director of the Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a grassroots group that watchdogs operations at the Y-12 Weapons Complex that enriches uranium for nuclear weapons. Tanvi is also President of the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, a nationwide organization of grassroots groups located in communities with nuclear sites, of which TVC is a member group.

As Nuclear Policy Program Director, Tanvi will be reviewing and conducting outreach on nuclear policy materials, including environmental impact statements, Livermore Lab reports, and nuclear disarmament treaties.

Marylia Kelley is Senior Advisor at Tri-Valley CAREs. She brings more than 40 years of in-depth research, analysis and facilitating public participation in decisions regarding U.S. nuclear weapons and environmental cleanup, with a focus on the Department of Energy, its National Nuclear Security Administration and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Kelley has provided testimony on the nuclear weapons complex before the U.S. Congress and the California Legislature, and has been an expert witness in environmental litigation involving Livermore Lab and other nuclear weapons sites. She represents Tri-Valley CAREs at the United Nations, including by conducting advocacy to support the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Kelley has provided input to the National Academy of Sciences, including on the proliferation risks of the National Ignition Facility and remediation challenges posed by toxic and radioactive pollution in groundwater at the Livermore Lab. She has written for numerous publications, including the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, The Hill, the East Bay Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. Kelley’s work with Tri-Valley CAREs has garnered numerous awards over the years, and, in 2002, she was inducted into the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame. She has a background in journalism and humanities, and graduated summa cum laude from John F. Kennedy University. Kelley has lived in Livermore since 1976. [email protected]

Raiza Marciscano-Bettis is the Outreach and Spanish Translation Specialist at Tri-Valley CAREs. Originally from Panama, Raiza has been in the U.S. for more than two decades and is a Livermore resident. She fills a leadership role in conducting the group’s outreach activities, including speaking, writing and translating information about Livermore Lab, and its Site 300, into Spanish. Raiza manages the group’s community organizing with the goal of expanding participation opportunities in environmental decision-making for Spanish-speaking residents and youth. She also maintains the group’s social media accounts. [email protected]

Sophia Stroud is the Media Coordinator at Tri-Valley CAREs. Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, she currently resides in Portland, Oregon. With a background in the arts and a degree in Multimedia, Sophia manages and updates the Tri-Valley CAREs website (thanks for browsing!) as well as our email communications and database, and occasionally assists with TVC’s graphic design needs. [email protected]

Peter Strauss began working for Tri-Valley CAREs in 1991 as Technical Advisor on the Superfund cleanup of the Livermore Lab’s Main Site. In the mid-90s, he was also awarded a second contract by Tri- Valley CAREs to analyze data and advise on the Superfund cleanup at the Livermore Lab’s Site 300 high explosives testing range. His responsibilities include providing detailed analysis of reports, well logs and other technical data on soil and groundwater contaminants and their migration through the environment. Peter also provides the group with comparative analyses of potential or selected remediation technologies and assists with the preparation of written comments on key aspects of the Superfund process. Peter authored Tri-Valley CAREs’ Community Guide to the Site 300 Cleanup, as well as its companion guide to the Lab’s Main Site cleanup. Peter has also completed a comprehensive study of plutonium problems at Livermore Lab. He earned a BA from the University of Wisconsin and an MS in Science and Policy from State University of New York. [email protected]

our Work

Tri-Valley CAREs has been operating for over 36 years. During this time we’ve conducted original research and produced reports and analyses that have been cited by delegates to the United Nations, U.S. members of Congress, major media outlets and others. We’ve conducted numerous meetings with members of Congress, their staff and Administration officials with oversight responsibilities for the U.S. nuclear weapons complex, mobilized the community and played a pivotal role in exposing security deficiencies at Livermore Lab. We’ve helped raise awareness about the DOE’s Complex Transformation plan to revitalize the nuclear weapons complex, and helped prevent construction of numerous nuclear weapons projects across the country.

We’re passionate about regularly informing and activate thousands of our members and numerous allies so that they may more effectively raise their authentic voices to create positive social and political change.
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Featured Article: Physics today interview with Marylia Kelley, Tri-Valley CAREs’ Executive Director

TVC in Photos & Video

Featured: Photos from Tri-Valley CAREs’ Solemn 80th Anniversary Commemoration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with Us at Livermore Lab

Photos from Tri-Valley CAREs’ Livermore Action for the 4th “Banniversary” of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, January 22, 2025

Photos from DC Days 2024 (May 19-24)

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@tri_valleycares On August 10, 2025, Tri-Valley CAREs hosted a powerful afternoon featuring two inspiring documentary films: Golden Rule: The Journey for Peace, directed by Nolan Anderson, and Passionate Living – The Powerful Journey of the Golden Rule Boat, directed by Cat Katie Miller. Anderson’s film chronicles the Golden Rule’s 2021 Pacific crossing from Hawai‘i to San Francisco Bay, inviting us aboard a vessel of resistance—where the spirit of the original 1958 peace mission meets today’s urgent calls for nuclear disarmament and climate action. Together, we celebrated the enduring legacy of the Golden Rule Peace Boat—the world’s first anti-nuclear protest vessel—which launched in 1958 and continues to sail as a beacon for peace and justice today. We extend heartfelt thanks to the New Parkway Theater for generously donating the theater space, allowing our community to gather and experience these remarkable films. Following the screenings, Tri-Valley CAREs held our annual Intern Appreciation Party, honoring past and present interns, along with the many dedicated people who form the heart of our organization. #trivalleycares #site300 #goldenruleproject #rememberinghiroshima #nagasaki ♬ Celebrating Life – Ema Caem

@tri_valleycares Tri-Valley CAREs Invites You To Our August AMPLIFY PARTY Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:30-6:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/txsz6y3u Meeting ID: 856 7545 4460 Passcode: 227738 We will gather together virtually (via Zoom) to strategize how we can individually use the power of our social media accounts (via Facebook, X, Threads, Linkedin, etc.) and print media (via Letters to the Editor, comments sections, etc.) to bring more attention to Tri-Valley CAREs mission and priorities. Let’s amplify our messaging together! Visit www.trivalleycares.org for more Para leer esta información en español visite: https://tinyurl.com/29fah7rp To download the PDF click here: https://tinyurl.com/3s22bheu #livermore #cityoflivermore #tracy #site300 #LLNL ♬ original sound – Tri-Valley CAREs

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𝐓𝐫𝐢-𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐬 (𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵) hosted an event on August 6 at the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Under the banner “𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲; 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!”, participants gathered to call for global nuclear abolition—at the very site where new and more destructive warheads are being designed today. The rally was followed by a traditional Japanese Bon Dance, honoring and inviting the spirits of our ancestors to join us. The day concluded with a nonviolent witness and direct action for those who chose to participate. This commemoration was part of a global movement to honor the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to press for a future free of nuclear weapons. For more information visit www.trivalleycares.org @backfrombrink @ippnw_central @napfofficial nucleartruthproject @nukewatchnm @nuclearageresisters @ana.nuclear @tri_valleycares @nuclearban.us @nuclearban @psrnational @psr_la @psr_washington @ippnw_students @atlanta.students4disarmament @students4disarmament @greaterbostonpsr

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@tri_valleycares #Meme #MemeCut #CapCut Our executive director Scott Yundt will give us a report on the successful 2025 Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA) DC Days— and Anoushka Raj will give a special presentation on groundwater! JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING: https://tinyurl.com/p2u3swzj MEETING ID: 880 9086 8535 PASSCODE: 990932 Traducción al español está disponible, me pude contactar a [email protected] #Site300 #washingtondc #washington #superfund #Tracy #ican #nonukes #nowars #environment #cleanwater #Site300 #cityoftracy #llnl #tpnw #superfund ♬ El Tiki-Ta – Lalo Gonzalez

@tri_valleycares Tri-Valley CAREs Heads to DC! Take action to support our team… We are on our way to make “good trouble” in Washington, DC and the timing is… critical! We will be joined by colleagues and youth activists from around the country who are impacted by nuclear weapons sites, nuclear power stations and nuclear waste sites. Together, we will participate in an all-day training and conduct at least 65 meetings with decision-makers over three days. Then, we will spend two days de-briefing our meetings and collaborating on strategic actions for the coming months. We invite you to participate with us Visit www.trivalleycares.org to find out the ways you can help! #Site300 #livermore #nuclearban #tpnw #contamination #cityoftracy #llnl #cityoflivermore #peace #cleanair #cleanwater #environment #nowars #nonukes #ican #Tracy #Site300 #superfund #washington #washingtondc ♬ 10 minutes BGM for light training such as yoga(845880) – kakumaru

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05-27-25-Public-Hearing 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘! 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐃 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 & 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆! Livermore Lab will be part of a U.S. plan to expand production of plutonium “pit” bomb cores for the new nuclear arms race. Consider attending one of the virtual public hearings that describe the project & provide public input regarding the scope. This plan will result in plutonium being transported to Livermore Lab on nearby surface streets and Highway 580. This is a danger to all Livermore residents. 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄: 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬., 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐-𝟒:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐏𝐒𝐓 https://bit.ly/PuPEISMtg1. Dial by Phone: (571) 429-4592. Phone conference ID: 808 821 801#. 𝐖𝐞𝐝., 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖, 𝟒-𝟔:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐏𝐒𝐓 https://bit.ly/PuPEISMtg2. Dial by Phone: (571) 429-4592. Phone conference ID: 989 289 432#. COSIDER JOINNING AND SPEAK UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY! Visit www.trivalleycares.org to find out more! #livermore #livermorecity #tracy #cityoftracy #LLNL #TPNW #nuclearban #contamination #environment #cleanair #cleansoil #cleanwater #ican #nomorewars #poisoning #community

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