
Ms. Silvia Barber is a scientist and experienced project manager with 16 years of environmental consulting experience, specializing in site investigation, remediation, and litigation support. She excels in managing complex projects and executing large field efforts with an interdisciplinary approach, managing all aspects of environmental projects, including strategy development, study design, technology assessments, senior management and agency communications, consulting and contracting services, field implementation, and financial assessment and control. Ms. Barber has successfully integrated handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers with other analytical methods in the design of several soil sampling programs involving arsenic and lead. Her extensive experience includes investigating sites contaminated with lead, arsenic, and organochlorine pesticides in soil. She has successfully supported litigation efforts, reconstructing evidence related to historical facilities and their chemical use. With an academic background in environmental science, agriculture, and natural resource economics, Ms. Barber provides a unique perspective in addressing environmental issues related to agriculture.
M.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 2008
M.A., Philosophy of Science, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy, 2000
Certified Lead-Based Paint Activities Risk Assessor: Hawai‘i (Certification No. PB-0957)
Olympus Vanta Handheld XRF Safety Training (2021)
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 8-Hour Supervisor Training Certification (2017)
Lead Risk Assessor Initial Course (2017)
Lead Inspector Initial Course (2017)
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40-Hour Certification (2009, followed by yearly refreshers)
Current Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
Certificate in Marketing & European Public Relations, Ateneo Impresa, Rome, Italy (2001)
Member of Hawai‘i Association of Environmental Professionals (2009 to present)
Silvia Gianetti Barber Senior Consultant
Ms. Silvia Barber is a scientist and experienced project manager with 16 years of environmental consulting experience, specializing in site investigation, remediation, and litigation support. She excels in managing complex projects and executing large field efforts with an interdisciplinary approach, managing all aspects of environmental projects, including strategy development, study design, technology assessments, senior management and agency communications, consulting and contracting services, field implementation, and financial assessment and control. Ms. Barber has successfully integrated handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers with other analytical methods in the design of sever...
Ms. Silvia Barber is a scientist and experienced project manager with 16 years of environmental consulting experience, specializing in site investigation, remediation, and litigation support. She excels in managing complex projects and executing large field efforts with an interdisciplinary approach, managing all aspects of environmental projects, including strategy development, study design, technology assessments, senior management and agency communications, consulting and contracting services, field implementation, and financial assessment and control. Ms. Barber has successfully integrated handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers with other analytical methods in the design of several soil sampling programs involving arsenic and lead. Her extensive experience includes investigating sites contaminated with lead, arsenic, and organochlorine pesticides in soil. She has successfully supported litigation efforts, reconstructing evidence related to historical facilities and their chemical use. With an academic background in environmental science, agriculture, and natural resource economics, Ms. Barber provides a unique perspective in addressing environmental issues related to agriculture.

Integral and the Hawaii Department of Education develop an efficient soil remediation strategy
Case Study
July 23 2025- Litigation Support
- Remedial Design
- Site Investigation
- Site Assessment
- Sampling
- Environmental Economics