Eliza Berry

Environmental scientist committed to building resilient communities and ecosystems.

Eliza Berry is a Coastal Resilience Specialist who joined the Coastal Resources Center (CRC) and Rhode Island Sea Grant in 2024.1 2 She works as part of the U.S. Coastal Programs Team, focusing on supporting coastal resilience efforts.3

Professional Background

Eliza brings over a decade of experience in various aspects of coastal management:

Collaborative coastal management
Climate and hazard resilience
Conservation projects

Throughout her career, she has worked in diverse roles across different sectors, including:

NGOs
Government agencies
Environmental consulting firms
An oyster farm1

Expertise and Focus Areas

Eliza's work has primarily centered on:

Sea level rise
Flood resilience

Her experience in these areas spans both California and New England.1

Approach to Work

Eliza is known for:

Working with cross-sector groups
Partnering with university and government researchers
Formulating management recommendations based on research findings1

Education

Master's in Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School at the University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Environmental Studies from Carleton College1

Eliza's diverse background and extensive experience in coastal management and resilience make her a valuable addition to the Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant team.