Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith is a Lecturer in the Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan, specializing in environmental ethics, policy, and law. Her research examines the development of the American 'green state' - the institutional capacity to manage complex socioecological systems.

Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges political theory, environmental law, and sustainability studies. Key interests include agrarian environmental thought, environmental justice frameworks, and normative dimensions of environmental governance.

Prior to joining University of Michigan, she taught political science and environmental studies at Carleton College for over two decades. She holds degrees in anthropology and political science.

Her publications analyze topics ranging from African American environmental thought to animal policy and the history of environmental law.