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Kathryn Davies is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences within the Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning department. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Auckland and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. Her research focuses on equitable sustainability transformations, socio-ecological governance, and community resilience in coastal systems. Kate employs participatory methods like serious games and scenario planning to address environmental challenges, with notable projects addressing air quality in Salt Lake Valley and marine co-management in Aotearoa New Zealand. She has contributed to global biodiversity assessments with IPBES and previously worked as a social scientist at NIWA and a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Utah.
Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and Indigenous knowledge integration, particularly through frameworks like the Nature Futures Framework. Recent grants include projects on cumulative effects management and equity workshops. Teaching responsibilities span courses on sustainability, resilience, and socio-ecological systems thinking. Her articles analyze marine governance, co-management practices, and innovative policy tools, often highlighting cross-border and Indigenous-led approaches. Kate's career reflects a commitment to bridging academic research with actionable strategies for environmental justice and resilience.
