Dr. Hushka holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Toxicology from Northeastern University and a Doctorate in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Purdue University. Prior to joining ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc. (EMBSI), she held research and program management positions with the Naval Blood Research Laboratory, General Electric Plastics, and the Chemical Manufacturers Association (now the American Chemistry Council). At EMBSI, Dr. Hushka currently holds the position of Scientific Associate and serves as a science advisor to ExxonMobil on legislative and regulatory issues. Her current research is focused on the appropriate use of health and economic data in regulations and public policy.
Dr. Hushka serves on the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Executive committee as their Treasurer, chairs the Gifts and Grants Committee and has co-chaired the Public Policy Committee. She is an active member of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Hushka has testified before EPA and various academic and industry groups on risk assessment guidelines, children's health and the role of peer review in the regulatory process.