Jonah White

Jonah White is an Instructor in the Department of Geography at Western Washington University and a PhD candidate (ABD) in Geography at Michigan State University. His research focuses on sustainable development, social and environmental justice, and gentrification, particularly examining how urban sustainability initiatives intersect with inequitable distributions of environmental amenities.

Education:

• MS in Geography, Western Washington University
• PhD (ABD), Geography, Michigan State University

Research Interests:

• Environmental gentrification
• Sociohistorical dimensions of urban sustainability
• Quantitative methods applied to geographic analysis

His work critiques how competing interests in urban planning can exacerbate disparities in access to environmental resources, often using an environmental justice framework.

Teaching and Advising: Encourages students to critically engage with the ethical implications of urban policies. No specific advisees listed. No articles or awards reported.