Dawn Murray

Dawn Murray is a Lecturer at UC Santa Barbara's Environmental Studies Program. Her work focuses on community-engaged conservation, integrating Indigenous knowledge with ecosystem management strategies.

Research and practice areas:

• Indigenous-led conservation initiatives
• Climate resilience planning
• Participatory science programs

Advises Northern Chumash Tribal Council on the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary designation. Developed community science programs including NOAA's LiMPETS.

Teaching emphasizes experiential learning through study abroad programs in Bhutan and Costa Rica. Current projects document medicinal plants with Indigenous communities and promote cultural preservation.