John E. Hadder is currently the Director for Great Basin Research Watch.  His academic background is in physical chemistry with a MS from the University of Cincinnati.  In 1991 he first visited the Nevada Test Site and became involved with work around nuclear issues in Nevada.  Since that time he has been applying his knowledge of chemistry and science to public policy and environmental issues.

A regular at Nevada Test Site gatherings, John became a part of the ongoing organizing cadre, and was hired by Citizen Alert in 1997.  While on staff he created Citizen Alert’s Nuclear Issues Education Program.  He was also the Northern Nevada Coordinator, developing local programs and connecting with regional and national campaigns until 2006.

Over the years he has worked in areas of community planning, non-violence and peace work, energy, sustainable transportation, indigenous rights, and general environmental protection.  He has developed skills in activism and organizing, and spent time traveling within the Great Basin learning about the land and its people.

John also teaches chemistry at Truckee Meadows Community College.  He serves on the board of directors for the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, and HOME (Healing Ourselves and Mother Earth).

He is also a thespian, acting, writing, and directing projects with Theoretical Theatre, and also works with the Nevada Shakespeare Company. In addition, he loves cycling on the open road.