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I am a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA, but I live in Norway currently and I am an early career professional focusing on stakeholder engagement, polar political policy, and diversity and inclusion. I was a Center for the Blue Economy (CBE) Fellow in 2019 and an Arctic policy intern for the German Arctic Office … Continue reading Kimberly Aiken

I am passionate about energy and environmental governance, particularly in crafting and advising on policies that promote sustainable development and compliance with international environmental regulations and best practices. My expertise spans offshore resource development, maritime sustainability, and civil liability related to offshore drilling activities. The Polar region has always fascinated me, not only for its … Continue reading Adanna Omaka

I am an Inuit conservation biologist from Alaska specializing in the conservation of lands, waters, and species across Arctic Indigenous homelands. My roots are partially in the coastal tundra of Utqiaġvik where I first found my passion for wildlife. I hold a Bachelors in Conservation Biology, an M.S. in Wildlife Science, an M.P.A. in Environmental … Continue reading Victoria Buschman

I’m Carol Devine, I grew up in Northern Ontario, Canada. There I fell in love with snow and cold. I studied English Literature at McGill University, then realized I’m interested in political systems and did a Master of Science at the University of London, UK. One of my first jobs was leading a small environmental … Continue reading Carol Devine