Thursday, April 23, 2009

Meet Carolyn Finney

Carolyn Finney is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. Along with her academic duties, she works with the Center for Whole Communities in Vermont to develop curriculum and facilitate the creation of workshops with other environmental professionals. She also works with Second Century National Parks Commission to address the educational role of national parks in the 21st century. Lastly, she is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and serves on a board appointed committee on the Public Understanding of Science and Technology (COPUST).

Ms Finney's research interests include the participation of African Americans in the environmental debate, the development of greater cultural competency within environmental organizations and institutions, the representation of African Americans in environmental media, and the role of African Americans in influencing environmental policies.

She is currently working on her first book. For more information click here

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