Elizabeth Chalecki
Elizabeth Chalecki is an innovative thinker dedicated to interdisciplinary research on the environmental and scientific aspects of international relations. With a wealth of experience in academia and research, she is a respected professor and speaker, engaging with audiences ranging from undergraduates to seasoned professionals.
As an accomplished author, Elizabeth has written over 20 publications addressing environmental, security, and foreign policy issues, tailored for a broad cross-disciplinary readership. Her expertise extends to curriculum development in the fields of environmental studies and international relations, covering various dimensions of these critical subjects.
Her specialties encompass environmental security, global environmental challenges, climate change, Arctic security, international security, sustainability, and environmental politics. Elizabeth's educational background includes a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, an M.A. from Boston University, an M.Sc. from the University of Toronto, and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Chalecki has held various prestigious positions, such as serving as a Wilson Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. She has also been an Associate Professor of International Relations and an Assistant Professor of IR at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Her contributions to environmental studies and international relations have been recognized through roles like Visiting Mellon Scholar and Visiting Professor at esteemed institutions like Goucher College, Boston College, and others.
Moreover, Elizabeth's professional journey includes engagements as an adjunct professor at Boston University and California State University - Hayward, as well as a Visiting Lecturer at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Her research affiliations include positions as a Research Associate at the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment & Security, and Environment Canada. She has also brought her insights to the U.S. Department of Commerce as an International Trade Analyst and gained valuable experience as a Research Intern at The Brookings Institution.
