Bessie Schwarz

Bessie Schwarz is a political and communications strategist developing innovative methods for engaging and mobilizing citizens on environmental issues. She runs the communications and outreach program for the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication. As a researcher, technologist, and campaigner, her work and opinions have been covered by NPR, CNN, The New York Times, and The Hill. Bessie holds a Master's of Environmental Science from The Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and, although she is still hiding out in academia, she is a grassroots organizer at heart.