Rachel Harris

Rachel Harris "graduated from Columbia University with a Master’s degree in Climate and Society. Throughout her time in graduate school, she primarily focused on climate change and climate variability impacts on health locally, domestically and internationally. Such work led Rachel to her dedication to vulnerability and adaptation issues in relation to climate change. Prior to coming to WEDO, she worked with environmental organizations including the World Resources Institute, the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, and the Environmental Law Institute. Rachel was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has lived in New York City for about 8 years."

• U.S. Climate Change Campaign Coordinator, Women's Environment and Development Organization