PIONEER IN WATER PROTECTION

MY IMPACT

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert and writer. She co-founded and leads Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for the future of coastal cities.

MY JOURNEY

Recently, Dr. Johnson co-edited the bestselling climate anthology All We Can Save and currently working on an optimistic book for the future called What If We Get It Right? Previously, she was executive director of the Waitt Institute, developed policy at the EPA and NOAA, and taught as an adjunct professor at New York University. 



Dr. Johnson earned a BA from Harvard University in environmental science and public policy, and a Ph.D. from Scripps Institution of Oceanography in marine biology. Recent recognitions include, the Schneider Award for climate communication, the Time 100 Next List, and appointment to the Secretary of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board.