Sarah Jaquette Ray

Sarah Jaquette Ray is a Professor and Chair of the Environmental Studies Department at Cal Poly Humboldt. She previously served as Department Chair and Professor of English at the University of Alaska Southeast, leading the Geography and Environmental Studies BA program. Her research focuses on emotions in climate justice, disability studies, and interdisciplinary environmental humanities. Key works include The Ecological Other (2013) and A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety (2020), which explore emotional dimensions of environmental activism and resilience strategies.

Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from University of Oregon (2009), MA in American Studies from UT-Austin (2003), BA in Religious Studies and Women's Studies from Swarthmore College (1998).

Research emphasizes bridging social justice with environmental studies, particularly through emotion-based frameworks. Her current projects examine youth climate distress and inner practices for climate justice advocacy. She co-edited award-winning volumes like Latinx Environmentalisms and leads an international educator network for open-access climate resilience resources.

Teaches courses on climate justice leadership, environmental psychology, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Hosts the podcast Climate Magic, exploring emotional resilience in climate action. Recognized for innovative climate education tools and contributions to eco-crip theory.