Jess Pusch
Project Manager, Science & Innovation
Work
Areas of expertise:
Justice-centered science, climate justice, environmental justice
Description
Jess Pusch manages the Science & Innovation team’s equity and justice work and brings expert project management to EDF’s science teams. She provides strategic partnership and guidance to EDF’s new and ongoing science projects with a focus on usable, durable, and impactful science that is grounded in EDF’s Equity and Environmental Justice Principles.
Background
Jess joined EDF in 2023 as a Program Coordinator for Science & Innovation. Prior to EDF, she worked across various sectors of the environmental field including roles in environmental education, advocacy, and philanthropy. Each of her roles has built her skills for bringing together diverse groups, facilitating meaningful collaboration, and delivering successful programs that prioritize communities.