Elizabeth Bradfield

Elizabeth Bradfield is an Associate Professor in the Practice of English at Brandeis University, co-directing the Creative Writing program. She specializes in ecopoetry, environmental studies, and interdisciplinary art collaborations. Her works blend natural history with personal narrative, exploring themes of identity, memory, and human interaction with nature. Notable publications include Cascadia Field Guide, Theorem, and poetry collections like Toward Antarctica. She has received awards such as the Pacific Northwest Book Award and the Audre Lorde Prize. Her research spans marine biology observations, LGBTQ+ narratives, and bioregional ecology. Bradfield also serves as founder/editor of Broadsided Press, a platform for artistic-literary collaborations, and works as a naturalist on expedition ships.