Lindsay Sansom

Lindsay Sansom serves as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M University, where she investigates socio-ecological systems, health-nature interactions, and community resilience with emphasis on water security and transboundary cooperation in Texas border regions.

Her academic background includes:

• PhD in Ecosystem Science and Management from Texas A&M University
• MA in International Relations and Environmental Policy from Boston University
• BA in International Relations from St. Edwards University

Dr. Sansom's research examines how communities experience compounding natural and anthropogenic hazards, focusing on mental/physical health outcomes, risk communication efficacy, and sustainable water management practices for vulnerable populations. Her work integrates environmental science with public health frameworks to address disaster resilience in urban settings.

Analysis of her 2018-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on Houston-based disaster impacts, transboundary water governance, and environmental justice. Key trends include interdisciplinary examination of hazard exposure effects on health metrics, risk perception in border decision-making, and community cohesion strategies during resource scarcity, with growing attention to climate adaptation in urban planning contexts.