Gina McCarthy
Chair, Board of Advisors
A leading advocate for smart, successful strategies to protect public health and the environment for more than 30 years.
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.
Mark P. Smith
Co-director
Mark works with faculty, staff, and students on program development, fund-raising, and to advise on all strategic programmatic decisions for the Center.
Mary T. Bassett MD, MPH
Member, Board of Advisors
With more than 30 years of experience in public health, Dr. Bassett has dedicated her career to advancing health equity.
Gary Belkin MD, PhD, MPH
Visiting Scientist
Gary is a psychiatrist building mental health and climate as a clear field of learning, awareness, and action.
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
Program Manager
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.
The Honorable John Kerry
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.
Kathy Fallon Lambert
Senior Advisor
Kathy examines how big data and models can be used to quantify the health and environment benefits of actions to mitigate climate change.
Drew Michanowicz DrPH, CPH
Research Associate
Drew’s research interests are related to poorly understood and emerging environmental hazards on both global- and community-level scales.
Anna Miller
Communications Coordinator, Kids and Climate
Anna helps develop and execute communications plans to promote awareness about the health impacts of climate change on children.
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 C-CHANGE faculty and staff.
Liz Purchia
Communications Director
Liz manages communications planning and media relations for Harvard C-CHANGE.
Renee N. Salas MD, MPH, MS
Yerby Fellow, Harvard C-CHANGE
Renee's work focuses on the intersection of the climate crisis, health, and healthcare delivery.
Tracy Sachs
Administrative Director
Tracy leads and develops an internal team that supports the Center’s finance, human resources, and general operations.
