Aaron Bernstein MD, MPH
Interim Director
Aaron examines the human health effects of global environmental changes with the aim of promoting a deeper understanding of these subjects among students, educators, policy makers, and the public.
Gaurab Basu MD, MPH
Health Equity Fellow
Gaurab's work focuses on the intersection of climate change, health equity, medical education, and advocacy.
Mary T. Bassett MD, MPH
Former Member, Board of Advisors
With more than 30 years of experience in public health, Dr. Bassett has dedicated her career to advancing health equity.
Aditi Bunker DrScHum, MPH
Visiting Scientist
Aditi tests adaptation and mitigation interventions to assess how they affect population health, the environment, and economic outcomes.
Jonathan Buonocore Sc.D
Research Scientist
Jonathan focuses on the health, environmental, and climate impacts of energy, and the benefits of reducing carbon emissions—commonly called “health co-benefits.”
Caleb Dresser MD
Climate and Human Health Fellow
Caleb is an emergency medicine physician whose research focuses on addressing health needs during and after climate-related disasters.
Skye Flanigan
Assistant Director of Programs
Skye develops and implements various programs as well as manages internal engagement, partnerships, and strategic collaborations.
Howard Frumkin MD, DrPH, MPH
Member, Board of Advisors
An internist, environmental and occupational medicine specialist, and epidemiologist, who has worked in academia and public service.
Marcy Franck
Sr. Communications Strategist
Marcy works with scientists across Harvard to promote research that can help improve human health and the health of our planet.
J. Nadine Gracia MD, MSCE
Member, Board of Advisors
Dr. Gracia is a national health equity leader with extensive leadership and management experience in federal government, the nonprofit sector, academia, and professional associations.
Chelsea Heberlein
Climate MD Program Manager
Chelsea works with frontline health clinics, researchers, and collaborating organizations to put patients at the center of climate resilience.
The Honorable John Kerry
Former Member, Board of Advisors
The Honorable John Kerry served as the 68th Secretary of State and a member of the U.S. Senate for 38 years.
Howard Koh M.D., M.P.H.
Member, Board of Advisors
Dr. Koh is the former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health and now advances health leadership education and training across Harvard.
Gina McCarthy
Former Director and Chair, Board of Advisors
A leading advocate for smart, successful strategies to protect public health and the environment for more than 30 years.
Anna Miller
Sr. Communications Coordinator
Anna helps develop and execute communications plans to promote awareness about the health impacts of climate change on children.
Drew Michanowicz DrPH, CPH
Visiting Scientist
Drew’s research interests are related to poorly understood and emerging environmental hazards on both global- and community-level scales.
Jeff Nesbit
Member, Board of Advisors
Jeff is the executive director of Climate Nexus, a non-profit communications organization that works on climate and clean energy issues and solutions.
Kim Nguyen
Financial Coordinator
Kim provides financial administrative support for Harvard Chan C-CHANGE faculty and staff.
Liz Purchia
Communications Director
Liz manages communications planning and media relations for Harvard Chan C-CHANGE.
Renee N. Salas MD, MPH, MS
Yerby Fellow, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE
Renee's work focuses on the intersection of the climate crisis, health, and healthcare delivery.
