Our Actionable Research Team is led by our Adaptation Specialists. We currently have one vacancy in this position. Visit our opportunities page to learn more.
Stephanie Mladinich is an ecologist and conservation biologist, with an interest in socio-ecological resilience, community-driven research, and community well-being. As the Adaptation Specialist for New Mexico and West Texas, she works to connect natural and cultural resource managers with climate science that can inform decision making and adaptation planning.
Born and raised in Albuquerque, Stephanie holds a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico, and a M.Sc. in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. When she’s not working, you can find her running in the bosque or salsa dancing.