Outreach Program Manager | Researcher

I am a writer and researcher for the Climate Solutions for Health Lab and also the Outreach Program Manager for NASA Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team HAQAST, since summer of 2021. With an interdisciplinary background in microbiology and science policy, I use research to find solutions to environmental and health challenges.

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Outreach Specialist

I work in outreach and communication for the Climate Solutions for Health Lab. With a scientific background, I care deeply about communicating scientific information in a concise and understandable matter to have the largest impact.

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Research Scientist

I have been working in research, data analysis, and software development for the Health-Oriented Transportation team since November 2018. I am passionate about multidisciplinary approaches to discuss, analyze, and improve planetary and population health.

Research Scientist

I joined the Health Oriented Transportation team in Fall 2022 to look at opportunities for improving equitable active travel. I am hopeful that our work can guide policy makers towards the most efficient, impactful decisions for both climate and human health benefits.

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Senior Scientist, Climate & Health at Natural Resources Defense Council | Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison

I work to advance understanding of the health harms and financial costs of climate change through applied research, policy advocacy, teaching, and public communication. As an environmental epidemiologist I am interested in addressing complex climate and health challenges in the U.S. and India, focusing on ways to strengthen the health arguments for mitigation and adaptation.

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Research Scientist

I am an interdisciplinary environmental health scientist focused on sustainable food systems research with dual appointments on campus at SAGE and Soil Health, and Agroecological Living Lab. I aim to integrate social, natural, and health science methods to solve modern complex challenges at the intersection of agriculture, climate change, nutrition, and sovereignty. My work takes me to faraway places, and small towns across Wisconsin, as I seek to build relationships in the process of advancing applied research to protect planetary health.

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Researcher II

As part of the Health-Oriented Transportation Team I create and analyze population-level models of the relationships between household demographics, active travel, and health outcomes. I believe tremendous population health gains can be made simply by increasing the amount of walking and cycling in everyday life. I hope that my work inspires policymakers and communities to understand the importance of active travel from a public health perspective and to invest in transportation networks that promote active travel.

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Post-Doctoral Research Associate

I have been working on power systems analysis and investigating air quality and health co-benefits of clean energy transitions in Northeast Asia. I love working at the intersection of the three areas as I find understanding and disseminating health impacts of climate solutions is a powerful communication tool to invite public into climate discussions and promote behavioral changes.

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PhD Student

I conduct community-oriented research at the interface of environmental justice, energy justice, and environmental health. Working towards environmental justice and health equity requires fully integrated interdisciplinary approaches and considerations of community engagement. This will not only solve big picture environmental injustice issues but will also give low-income and BIPOC communities the power, voice, and opportunities, to ensure the right to an equitable, healthy, and sustainable environment extends to all.

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PhD Student

I study persistent colonial city design of Kampala, Uganda, and air pollution inequalities using low-cost air quality sensors. This is in addition to working with research groups and policymakers to design targeted air pollution management policies in East Africa. Breathing clean air is the most basic and important human right, and my goal is to see everyone achieve that human right.

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PhD Student

My research focuses on quantifying the air quality health benefits of the transition to a clean energy economy in the United States. I first became interested in climate change after seeing the effects of coral bleaching while scuba diving growing up. That initial exposure to the harms of climate change has evolved into a commitment to researching and promoting the benefits of addressing climate change.

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PhD Student

I am from Puerto Rico and a the Elliot Dick Fellow in the Population Health Sciences-Epidemiology program. I joined the lab in the Fall of 2023, and my work will focus on understanding the health impacts of climate change in Puerto Rico. Through my work, I aspire to increase awareness of the various environmental issues that affect the Island and help mitigate their impacts on the health of residents.

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PhD Student

I am a PhD student focusing on climate mitigation policy, specifically how to maximize the health and equity co-benefits of climate action. Coming from both a science and philosophy background, I understand the importance of seeing the connections between issues to fully understand problems and solutions in a systems lens. I care deeply about public health, the environment, and justice, all of which drive my work to create policies that save and improve lives.

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Digital Media Assistant

I am a second-year undergraduate student double majoring in Science Communication and Environmental Studies. I am thrilled to help the Climate Solutions for Health Lab communicate about their work through social media and scientific writing. This role allows me to practice my creativity and highlight environmental equity, two things I am extremely passionate about.

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Research Assistant

I began as a Data Analyst in the Patz Lab in August 2022 and graduated with a degree in Mathematics and Data Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in December 2023. I specialize in regression analysis and time series data visualization, focusing on improving accuracy and reducing costs for air monitoring systems.

Research Assistant

I am an undergraduate research assistant focusing on sustainable agriculture and food systems for the Climate Solutions for Health Lab. As a junior majoring in Global Health with minors in Educational Policy and Public Policy, I aspire to address disparities of health at the intersection of climate and justice. I am deeply committed to challenging the institutional structures of power that turn factors such as zip code, race, socioeconomic status, and more into determinants of health outcomes.

Research Assistant

I joined the Patz lab in March 2022 to research climate mitigation policies. I analyze the Inflation Reduction Act and make policy recommendations based on health, equity, and climate criteria. In May 2023, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Global Health and a certificate in Health Policy. My work in the Patz lab has helped me develop a deep passion for the intersection of public health, the environment, and policy. The Patz lab has given me first-hand experience working with real-world climate policies and illustrated the key role policy plays in keeping humans and the environment healthy.

Research Assistant

I am a fourth-year nontraditional undergrad studying Anthropology, Global Health, and American Indian and Indigenous Studies, interested in health and well-being practices within Indigenous cultures. Within the Climate Solutions For Health Lab I will be supporting the efforts to maximize health and equity co-benefits of climate action. I'm excited to develop my skills in a work environment which is driven by science and progressed by equity.

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Research Assistant

I am a second-year undergraduate student majoring in Global Health with a minor in Environmental Studies. I joined The Climate Solutions For Health Lab in September 2023, and I work specifically on researching and analyzing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for its impacts on climate, health, and equity. As a student of Global Health, I am passionate about the intersection of health in all forms and how it is influenced by socioeconomic factors. Through my research, I hope to achieve healthier, more equitable living conditions for people on a local and global scale.

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Research Assistant

I joined the Patz lab in January 2023 to analyze the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and make policy recommendations that best assume health, equity, and climate considerations. As a rising senior majoring in Global Health with minors in Health Policy, Southeast Asian Studies, and Leadership, I am passionate about public health and health equity efforts. My work with the Patz lab gives me the opportunity to advocate for these causes on a larger scale and allows me to explore the different ways that policy can cause environmental and health impacts.

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Research Assistant

I am a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Political Science with a certificate in Health Policy. I joined the Patz lab in September 2023 to analyze the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and create policy recommendations that consider health, equity, and the environment. My work in the Patz lab allows me to examine the intersection of climate and human health through real-world climate policies. I hope to utilize my passion for public health by exploring the different ways policy can impact the environment and address health equity.

Research Assistant

I am a senior undergraduate student studying Economics and Data Science at UW-Madison. I work primarily in the data department of the lab, analyzing and cleaning diverse data sets for analysis for the rest of the team while also curating maps and visuals for various research projects in developing countries. I am passionate about the impact of clean scripture and reproducible research on climate policy and infrastructure in developing countries.

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