Dr. Jalonne White Newsome

Biography

Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome is an Associate Professor specialized in Environmental Justice at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. Her research focuses on environmental and climate justice policies and practices, aiming to find solutions to address the social, economic, and public health impacts of climate change, particularly on vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children. With a background in chemical engineering, she has worked across private industry, grassroots movements, and academia, gaining diverse perspectives on environmental challenges. Recently, she served as the Federal Chief Environmental Justice Officer at the White House, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration's initiatives in this area. Dr. White-Newsome is also a sought-after public speaker and has delivered hundreds of speeches across the country, inspiring change in environmental protection and public health. She has earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Southern Methodist University, and a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University. Her roles in numerous professional organizations also demonstrate her commitment to improving the well-being of low-income communities of color through collaborative leadership and advocacy.

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