Kenzie is a driven integrative evolutionary biologist and avian conservation geneticist with a specialization in the ecology and conservation of tidal saltmarsh endemic birds.
In an increasingly urbanizing world, Sebastian aims for his work to increase science and nature accessibility for historically marginalized and excluded communities, which will ultimately help in the conservation of our natural environment.
Patrick is an organizer and activist whose studies are focused on energy grid and building decarbonization, and community wealth building in low-income and working communities of color.
Katelynn studies the ecological mechanisms driving toxic cyanobacteria blooms to further understand when and why cyanobacteria produce harmful toxins that inhibit recreational uses of freshwater lakes.
Cielo earned her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research is focused on hydrodynamic modeling, spatial analysis, and risk assessment tools to study exposure and adaptation to...
Claudia studies how cities across the United States are designing, financing, and implementing policies that serve not only to mitigate or adapt to climate change, but also to improve social justice in urban communities.
Dyanna is studying policies to guide long-haul economic transition pathways to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. Before graduate school, Dyanna organized with grassroots movements to design and win climate policy for over a decade.
Laine Kuehn is the Administrative Coordinator at the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation, where they manage the office, assist in programming and other functions, and coordinate details. Previously, Laine worked as Program Officer with...
Ross has led supply-chain operations for Doctors Without Borders and worked on responsible sourcing and recycling for Apple’s global supply chain. A citizen of both the U.S. and Ireland, he roots his sustainability work in Celtic, Ignatian, and monastic spiritual traditions.
