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Dr. Courtney Quinn is an Assistant Professor of Sustainability Science at Furman University. She joined the faculty in 2024 and has been teaching since 2013, focusing on fostering intellectually challenging yet joyful classroom environments. Her research explores leadership in sustainability, food systems, place attachment, and critical thinking development. She co-founded the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) in 2021, a program uniting business and conservation leaders for cross-sectoral dialogue and experiential learning.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Leadership Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- M.S. in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- B.A. in Environmental Policy, Drake University
Dr. Quinn’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing sustainability futures, coupled human-natural systems, and resilience modeling. Her recent articles address topics like local food networks, pandemic-driven sustainability thinking, and climate policy implementation. The SLI program highlights her commitment to translating academic insights into actionable leadership strategies for real-world environmental challenges.
Her research spans agriculture, environmental governance, and education, with a focus on fostering ethical decision-making and community engagement. She advises students on projects related to food systems, climate resilience, and farmer-land relationships.
