Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

Juwaria Jama

M.S. Student in Natural Resources

A photo of Juwaria, they are wearing an orange shirt with a white sweater, they have long orange and brown hair
Alma mater(s)
  • B.A., Emerson College, 2025

BIO

Juwaria Jama graduated with a B.A in Environmental Studies & Global Communication through the Marlboro Institute at Emerson College in 2025. As an undergraduate. Juwaria focused on climate-induced migration and the impact of ocean warming and acidification on kelp plants in the Pacific Northwest. Juwaria is a former Doris Duke Conservation Scholar at UW Seattle and Dean's Fellow for Racial Equity and Justice at Emerson College. 

As a UVM Grad student, they are working with Dr. Helina Jolly and Professor Bindu Panikkar on "Winter Ice, Landscape Connections, Health, Well-being, and Social Resilience in Lake Champlain Basin." A project exploring how cultural connections and winter related experiences shape belonging and well being of immigrant communities in Vermont. 

In their free time, Juwaria loves going on hikes, making baked goods, writing poetry, and reading fiction! 

Bio

Juwaria Jama graduated with a B.A in Environmental Studies & Global Communication through the Marlboro Institute at Emerson College in 2025. As an undergraduate. Juwaria focused on climate-induced migration and the impact of ocean warming and acidification on kelp plants in the Pacific Northwest. Juwaria is a former Doris Duke Conservation Scholar at UW Seattle and Dean's Fellow for Racial Equity and Justice at Emerson College. 

As a UVM Grad student, they are working with Dr. Helina Jolly and Professor Bindu Panikkar on "Winter Ice, Landscape Connections, Health, Well-being, and Social Resilience in Lake Champlain Basin." A project exploring how cultural connections and winter related experiences shape belonging and well being of immigrant communities in Vermont. 

In their free time, Juwaria loves going on hikes, making baked goods, writing poetry, and reading fiction!