About Anna

I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. My expertise spans ecology and social sciences with a focus on human-environment relationships, environmental conservation and governance, and gendered livelihoods. My work highlights the roles and knowledge of women in small-scale fisheries in Brazil and Alaska, showing how management and policy should include women in fisheries decision-making, and how fisheries policy impacts small-scale livelihoods in general. Other recent projects include improving participation and experiences in recreational fishing, engaging youth in wildlife conservation, and improving fish & wildlife agency, culture, policies, and outreach. My work aims to contribute to conservation stewardship for land and livelihood sovereignty, and environmental justice and access and rights to natural resources. I have almost 20 years of experience in environmental conservation and natural resource management and have worked for NGOs and government. Currently not accepting new graduate students.

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Interests

  • Women in fisheries & agriculture
  • Women's traditional ecological knowledge
  • Environmental justice
  • Food security and climate change resilience

Education

PhD, Geography - Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, 2015

MS, Biology - UMASS Boston
Boston, MA, 2007

B.S., Biology - UMASS Boston
Boston, MA, 2003