Elizabeth May

Elizabeth May is a Professor at Dalhousie University's Department of Women's Health and Environmental Studies. She is also a prominent environmentalist, lawyer, and author, currently serving as a Member of Parliament and Chief of the Green Party of Canada. Her academic affiliation stems from her role as the first chair-holder of the Elizabeth May Chair in Women's Health and Environment at Dalhousie University, established in 1998.

• Education: Law degree from Dalhousie Law School, admitted to the Bar in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
• Professional Roles: Former co-director of litigation at the Public Interest Advocacy Centre; former Senior Policy Advisor to federal Environment Minister Tom McMillan (1986).

Her research interests center around environmental law, sustainable development, women's health, and climate change policy. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including an Officer of the Order of Canada and honorary doctorates from Mount Saint Vincent University and the University of New Brunswick. Elizabeth May's career bridges academia, law, and political activism, as evidenced by her seven published books and advisory roles in environmental organizations.