Janet McCabe, executive director of Improving Kids' Environment (IKE), has been tapped by the Obama administration to become principal deputy administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) Agency Office of Air and Radiation. IKE, which has just celebrated its 10th anniversary as Indiana's leading advocate and educational source for healthy environments for children, is seeking a new executive director to lead the organization into its next decade.

IKE works to prevent lead poisoning and reduce asthma in children and promote healthy homes, schools and childcare facilities. IKE's general approach is to work within current systems to bring about important policy changes that protect children.

With the support of its board of directors and a cadre of volunteers and contractors, IKE works with stakeholders that include elected officials, government staff, businesses and other public interest organizations to find solutions that work. IKE maintains a Web site, publishes a newsletter, participates in numerous workgroups and committees, hosts the annual Indiana Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Conference, conducts action-oriented research and supports legislative and regulatory efforts.