Dr. Jennifer Sherry
USA
Environmental scientist and wildlife advocate
As a broadly trained environmental scientist, Jenny has dedicated her career to exploring the complex relationships between human societies and the natural environment. In particular, she has explored the risks and conflicts that are born from these relationships, with a focus on sensitive mountain regions. She has conducted research in North America, South Asia, Northern Africa, and Australia. Her educational and work experiences have included designing decision support tools and frameworks for risk management; assessing the vulnerabilities and capacities of communities threatened by climate-exacerbated hazards; and conserving imperiled wildlife species. She is passionate about using her diverse background to make connections and identify innovative solutions to environmental issues across regions and disciplinary fields.
In her current role as a Wildlife Advocate for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Jenny works to advance the conservation of large carnivores like wolves, bears, and mountain lions. She helps lead initiatives and coalitions that center on wildlife management and policy reform, human-wildlife conflict prevention, and landscape connectivity. She also participates in on-the-ground efforts to see solutions put into practice.
Outside of work, Jenny enjoys rock climbing and mountaineering, riding horses, and foraging for wild foods. She also has endless enthusiasm for tracking and observing animals in the wild.