Dr. Lilia A. Abron, the CEO/President and Founder of PEER Consultants, P.C. (PEER) is a trailblazer, a History Maker™, an entrepreneur. She is the first African-American woman in the nation to earn a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and the first African-American to start an engineering consulting firm focused on the environment and its environmental issues. She was also one of the first professionals in the field to suggest and demonstrate that sustainability initiatives can rapidly advance the condition of the impoverished sector worldwide. Remarkable achievements all on their own, they have collectively shaped the unique company PEER is today — a steward of the environment that continually promotes collaboration, builds a sense of community through its work and strives to create a better planet for present and future generations.
Dr. Abron is an National Academy of Engineering (NAE) member, cited for her leadership in providing technology-driven sustainable housing and environmental engineering solutions in the United States and South Africa. She is also the President-Elect of the American Academy of Environmental Engineering and Scientists (AAEES). She is an AEESP legacy member.