Leah Gerber

Dr. Leah Gerber is Professor in the School of Life Sciences and founding Director of the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes at Arizona State University. Research integrates ecological science with policy solutions for biodiversity conservation.

Key research domains:

• Endangered Species Act implementation and reform
• Marine plastic pollution impacts
• Conservation decision frameworks
• Sustainable resource allocation
• Biodiversity metrics development

Recent publications focus on creating actionable science through data-driven decision tools and assessing anthropogenic threats to marine ecosystems. Recognized by Defenders of Wildlife (2023) for translating science into conservation policy.

Leads NSF-funded projects on conservation science partnerships. Contributed to the IUCN Red List assessments and Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.