Johanna Chao Kreilick | |
|---|---|
 Kreilick in October 2017 | |
| Alma mater | Stanford University, Harvard Kennedy School of Government |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Science advocacy, social justice |
| Institutions | Union of Concerned Scientists, Open Society Foundations, the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard University, and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee |
Johanna Chao Kreilick was the president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, a scientific advocacy nonprofit based in the United States from May 2021 - February 2024. [1][2][3] She represented the organization in lobbying Congress and business leaders to address climate change.[4][5][6]
Kreilick previously led major international initiatives with the Open Society Foundations, the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard University, and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee.[3] She is noted for her work on racial justice and for engaging both scientists and advocates in effective decision making.[3]
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- ^ a b c "UCS Announces Incoming President Johanna Chao Kreilick". Union of Concerned Scientists. April 6, 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "ADVISORY: National Justice, Faith, Environment, and Science Advocates Plan To Draw "Green Line" on Administration's Soon to Be Released Clean Car Standards Update". Sierra Club. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Environmental Groups Urge Congressional Leaders to Leave Climate Provisions in Infrastructure Package". Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association. 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "An open letter to the CEOs of Business Roundtable". Climate Power. September 16, 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2022.