Cassandra Jean

Cassandra Jean, Ph.D. (they/she), is a Climate Resilience Specialist and researcher with Adaptation International. Their research delves into understanding social and behavioral risk perceptions of environmental hazards and disasters, identifying climate adaptation needs, and creating avenues for youth and community engagement and development. Their work extends across various coastal communities in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and centers systemically marginalized and underrepresented individuals and communities. Dr. Jean’s academic background includes a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Adelphi University, an M.A. in Public Policy and Administration, and a Ph.D. in Sociology and Criminology from Howard University. They also held a postdoctoral scholar position at the University of Washington School of Public Health.