Callie Berman

Callie Berman is a Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Research Associate with the MacMillan Private Lands Stewardship Program at the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming. Her work focuses on the human dimensions of conservation, land use strategies, and stakeholder engagement across North American grasslands and Eurasian regions.

• PhD Development Studies, University of Cambridge (2022)
• Diploma in Acoustics, London South Bank University (2021)
• MPhil Development Studies, University of Cambridge (2017)
• BS Geology and Environment & Natural Resources, University of Wyoming (2015)
• BA International Studies, University of Wyoming (2015)

Her research explores historical land-use patterns in Eurasia, governance systems, and cultural institutions. She has taught sustainability and research methods in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, emphasizing international collaboration to address complex global challenges.

Recent publications analyze nomadic knowledge systems, Caspian sturgeon conservation, and the Kazakh sharing economy. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches to environmental policy and cultural sustainability.

Callie is affiliated with the Ruckelshaus Institute and the Haub School’s Private Lands Stewardship initiative, focusing on balancing conservation with energy, development, and cultural priorities.