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Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a climate scientist, policy expert, and writer serving as the Roux Distinguished Scholar at Bowdoin College and co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank focused on coastal city resilience. She also holds board positions at Patagonia and GreenWave, and advises the Environmental Voter Project.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University
- Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Johnson's work pioneers integrative climate solutions, emphasizing ocean-centered policy and equitable urban adaptation. She co-authored the Blue New Deal framework for ocean-climate integration and drives public engagement through the "How to Save a Planet" podcast and the "All We Can Save" anthology, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches that merge marine science with community-led policy innovation.
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While Johnson mentors climate initiatives broadly, no formal student advisees are listed. Research grant details remain unspecified in the source material.
She co-founded and leads Urban Ocean Lab, which develops actionable strategies for coastal communities facing climate impacts, fostering collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and urban planners to advance sustainable ocean stewardship.
