Biography I recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Environmental Ethics and Political Science. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in International Environmental Policy. My professional experience focuses on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) as well as environmental education. Areas of interest Passions of mine are playing guitar, going on backpacking and […]
Biography Hi! I’m Sophie. I’m originally from London, and my background is in sociology and studio art. My interests in public health, environmental justice, and social inequality led to me to study environmental policy and management at MIIS. Areas of interest My areas of interest include: agriculture and food systems, food insecurity, toxic waste and […]
Biography My name is Angela, and I am first-year graduate student, pursuing Environmental Policy Management (EPM). I was born and raised in Rwanda, and I graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in International and Global Studies, with a focus on global environmental change. Areas of interest I am passionate about addressing climate change in […]
Biography I am a first year Environmental Policy and Management student at MIIS specializing in Ocean and Coastal Resource Management. I am currently a graduate assistant at the Center for the Blue Economy working on a project that educates the public and raises awareness about white sharks in Monterey Bay. Areas of interest I am […]
Biography I am a 4th semester environmental policy student focusing on natural resource policy and management. Areas of interest I am excited about the potential for climate change solutions to also provide solutions for social justice and inequity, and vice versa. Project description I am hoping to examine best practices employed by organizations that partner […]
Biography The past 24 years have rewarded me with a BS in Psychology from the University of Houston, experience in the hospitality and coffee industries, 2 years in public health and eventually led me to MIIS’ Environmental Policy program. Non-academic interests include hiking, cooking, mixology and barre. Areas of interest My general areas of interest […]
Biography I am studying Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in my Environmental Masters program at MIIS. I will be working for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary creating a Climate Adaptation Plan and Kelp Plan as a 2024 CA Sea Grant Fellow. Areas of interest I am interested in marine protected areas, particularly in the […]
Biography I’m a bilingual English-Spanish professional dedicated to serving others through leadership, advocacy, teaching, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship. I am committed to unlocking our collective potential, bettering the environment, and embracing the 21st century with open arms. Areas of interest My areas of interest are education, environment, cultural exchange and community action/development. I am […]
Biography I am an International Environmental Policy student focusing on Ocean and Coastal Resource Management. I came to MIIS as an evacuated Peace Corps Volunteer with a background in climate policy. Areas of interest I am interested in the intersection of environmental policy, climate justice, ocean health and human rights. Project description I will be […]
Biography I am a third semester MIIS student in the International Environmental Policy program focusing on sustainability management. I previously worked in international trade in Washington, D.C. Areas of interest I am interested in sustainable food systems and sustainable finance. Project description My project is focused on the relationship between drought and conflict. […]
Biography My undergraduate degree is in Comparative Religion, specifically Hinduism and Buddhism, and I did graduate work in South Asian Studies, with a focus on post-colonial and subaltern studies. I live in New York City and I am pursuing my International Environmental Policy degree at MIIS remotely. Areas of interest I am in the Natural […]
Biography I am a student of environmental policy with experience in research, project design and implementation. Areas of interest I am interested in understanding messiness, brokering relationships and dabbling into finding sweet spots in designing solutions. Project description Our project, “Beyond Performativity in Inclusion: Land Acknowledgment at MIIS,” aims to provide documentation and analysis of […]
Biography As a Master’s of International Environmental Policy candidate specializing in Sustainability Management, I am passionate about sustainability in our built environment. But while I am passionate about sustainable cities and development, I love to surround myself in nature whenever possible. Areas of interest Decarbonization, affordable housing, renewable energies – both utility scale and distributed, […]
Biography I am an International Environmental Policy master’s candidate from the East Bay Area. I have previously worked at the U.S.-Mexico border coordinating humanitarian aid and as a field researcher in the Colombian Andes and Amazon Basin. Areas of interest I am primarily interested in environmental conflicts around extractive industries. Project description Alongside Dylan Moglen, […]
Biography I grew up in New York City, and I graduated from Bates College in 2021 with Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology and Environmental Studies. Areas of interest I am a first-year International Environmental Policy student interested in transportation, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and environmental justice and equity. Project description My project explores the […]
Biography I am a 4th semester MA Candidate in the International Environmental Policy program with a concentration in Ocean and Coastal Resource Management. I previously attended UC Santa Cruz where I studied International Politics and Marine Biology. Areas of interest Growing up on islands in Micronesia and the Caribbean, I became passionate about both the […]
