Jeffrey (JJ) Blackwatters (he/him)
PhD Student
Jeffrey (JJ) Blackwatters (he/him) is a PhD Student in the Abess Center's Environmental Science and Policy program at the University of Miami. His research will build upon the Lab’s ongoing investigation of the role of philanthropic initiatives in marine governance systems through a lens of social justice and political theory. JJ comes from a military family and has lived most of his life outside of the US; however, the Sonoran Desert is, and has always been, their home. JJ relocated to the US to complete his undergraduate degree at Cornell University, before moving back to Europe to complete a Master’s degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway in Coastal and Marine Environments. JJ’s first job was with Ireland’s Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy, focusing on science communication techniques and the development of trans-national European policy to combat marine plastic pollution. Outside of the classroom, JJ enjoys spending time with his family (welcome to the world Baby Blackwatters!), reading, watching football (soccer), and drawing and painting.
Contact: jeb425@earth.miami.edu
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