Bio

Jessica teaches interdisciplinary, project-based courses on sustainability, food systems, and climate change. Her students are encouraged to investigate transformational pathways for systemic change, and practice sustainability within their chosen fields of study. Along with her students, Jessica facilitates the annual UNM Sustainability Expo and the Lobo Growers’ Market and collaborates with a diverse set of campus and community partners. She is a recipient of the 2012-2013 UNM Lecturer of the Year award and the UNM College of Arts and Sciences 2020 Teaching Excellence Award.