Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ)

As a scholar and educator, I believe that DEIBJ work is everyone’s responsibility, especially those who do not regularly shoulder the burdens of an unequal society, and especially when DEIBJ is under attack. Embedding DEIBJ in academia is not only a moral imperative but essential for excellence in research and education.

A core theme to my academic work is understanding how climate solutions can redress rather than reinforce historical harms to marginalized communities, and I actively seek collaborations with scholars and practitioners who share this value. As I build my lab, I am committed to creating an inclusive environment where scholars of all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute. This includes integrating diverse perspectives into our research, providing mentorship and mutual support, decoding and navigating academia's hidden curriculum together, and striving to make our work in the service of justice—a principle we continually seek to better understand, especially by deferring to those with lived experience of injustice.

I look forward to welcoming prospective students (at all levels) and postdocs who are committed to this work—whether it's something you've been doing your whole life, or it's newer to you.