Jewel Lipps is an ecologist currently pursuing doctoral research with expertise in biodiversity - ecosystem function relationships, ecosystem services, ecological restoration, and plant genetics. They have experience managing research projects in both lab and field settings.

Apart from their academic pursuits, Jewel is actively engaged in environmental justice and science-based policy advocacy. Their professional background includes working with reputable organizations like the US Environmental Protection Agency and Audubon Texas, and volunteering with groups such as Union of Concerned Scientists and 500 Women Scientists.

Jewel's educational journey includes studying Biology and Ecology for their Doctor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, and Chemistry and Environmental Science for their Bachelor of Science at Southern Methodist University.

With a rich organizational history, Jewel has served as a Graduate Research Fellow at Georgetown University, Orise Research Fellow at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Urban Conservation Technician at Audubon Texas, EPA GRO Fellow at the EPA, Organic Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant at Southern Methodist University, and held various roles in environmental representation and research during their academic pursuits.