Joan Fitzgerald

Joan Fitzgerald is a Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities, specializing in urban climate action, equity, and sustainability. She holds a PhD from Pennsylvania State University and leads research on integrating climate strategies with social justice, as seen in her book *Greenovation: Urban Leadership on Climate Change* (2020). Currently, she directs the Boston Climate Progress Report project for the Boston Foundation, assessing climate resilience through an equity lens. Her courses include *The 21st-Century City* and *Cities, Sustainability & Climate Change*. Fitzgerald contributes to policy debates via her blog on Planetizen and co-authors *Cities and the Struggle for Climate Justice*. Her work bridges academic research with practical urban governance, emphasizing transformative social justice frameworks.

Education:

• PhD in Public Policy, Pennsylvania State University

Research & Projects:

• Leading the Boston Climate Progress Report assessment
• Co-authoring *Cities and the Struggle for Climate Justice*
• Advocacy for equitable climate policies through urban innovation

Grants & Labs:

• Collaborations with the Dukakis Center for research and policy development

Awards:

No specific honors mentioned, though her work has received academic and policy recognition.