Logan Hennessy

Logan Hennessy is an Associate Professor in the Liberal Studies Program at San Francisco State University's College of Liberal and Creative Arts. Since joining in 2007, he has researched indigenous environmental politics, political economy of extractive industries, and climate change impacts in South America. His courses include LS 401 (International Development) and LS 430 (Forest Conservation), with field studies in Ecuador.

Research focuses on environmental justice conflicts involving mining/oil industries and indigenous communities in Ecuador and Guyana. His publications analyze resource governance, land rights, and conservation politics, with recurring themes of indigenous agency against extractive development. Fieldwork involves partnerships with Bay Area NGOs.

Education includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Environmental Science, Policy and Management from UC Berkeley, and dual B.A. degrees in Environmental Analysis/Policy and Philosophy from Boston University.