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Early Career Professional Leader Drives Progress on Hanford Project

April Wickersham helps lead one of Hanford’s highest priority projects for EM Richland Operations Office contractor CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation.

Office of Environmental Management

June 25, 2019
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April Wickersham began her career at the Hanford Site as an engineer in 2009.
April Wickersham began her career at the Hanford Site as an engineer in 2009.

RICHLAND, Wash. – April Wickersham began her career at the Hanford Site as an engineer in 2009. A decade later, she helps lead one of Hanford’s highest priority projects for EM Richland Operations Office contractor CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company. Wickersham’s leadership in the effort to remotely remove radioactive soil beneath the 324 Building highlights the importance of developing the next generation of Hanford’s workforce to continue future success of the cleanup mission. Watch Wickersham discuss her journey and excitement to be part of a project to reduce risk to her community and the nearby Columbia River in this video.

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