Abby Lindsay

Abby Lindsay is currently a Partnerships Associate at Global Citizen Year, an organization that focuses on empowering young leaders through experiential education and global citizenship initiatives. Her role involves fostering partnerships that support the organization's mission to provide transformative gap year experiences for students.

Background and Education

Abby Lindsay is also pursuing a doctoral degree in Global Environmental Politics at American University's School of International Service. Her research centers on urban water governance, particularly in the context of climate change and its impacts on water management in Peru. She has conducted extensive fieldwork, including interviews with key stakeholders to inform her dissertation on the decision-making processes related to water governance.1

Professional Experience

Before her current position, Lindsay worked at the U.S. State Department, where she focused on environmental governance and trade in Latin America. This background has significantly influenced her academic pursuits and her current work at Global Citizen Year, where she aims to integrate her knowledge of environmental issues with leadership development for young changemakers.12

In summary, Abby Lindsay combines her academic expertise in environmental politics with practical experience in partnership development at Global Citizen Year, contributing to the organization's goals of promoting global citizenship among youth.