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Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Founder

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr, founder of Children’s Health Defense, is former chairman of the board and former chief litigation counsel, supporting the organization’s efforts to address childhood chronic disease and toxic exposures.

Kennedy’s reputation as a resolute defender of the environment and children’s health stems from hundreds of successful legal actions. Kennedy was also the founder of Waterkeeper Alliance, the world’s largest clean water advocacy group. TIME Magazine named Kennedy its “Hero for the Planet” for his leadership in the fight to restore the Hudson River. He received recognition for his role in the landmark victory against Monsanto in 2018, as well as in the DuPont Case that inspired the movie “Dark Waters” (2019).

Kennedy is also an award-winning writer whose articles have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, Esquire, The Nation, Outside Magazine, the Village Voice, and many others. Among his published books are two New York Times’ bestsellers: “Crimes Against Nature” (2005) and “The Real Anthony Fauci” (2021). His highly reviewed biography is American Values: Lessons I Learned from My Family.