STEM – Environmentalists
Francia Márquez (1981- )
On August 7, 2022, Francia Márquez became the first Black woman to be elected Vice President of Colombia. The following...
Robert Nobles (? -)
Dr Robert Nobles is the Vice President for Research Administration at Emory University. His appoint began on December 1, 2019....
Dorceta E. Taylor (1957- )
Dorceta E. Taylor is an environmental sociologist who specializes in environmental justice and racism in the environmental movement. In 1991...
Ayana E. Johnson (1980- )
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, environmental strategist, and policy expert. Born on August 23, 1980 to a teacher...
2) Pahokee, Florida (1909- )
Located in Palm Beach County, Pahokee, Florida is a small city with a population of approximately 6,269 people. Every October,...
Calestous Juma (1953-2017)
Calestous Juma was a Kenyan scientist and university scholar who primarily focused on sustainable development. He served as a Professor...
Michael Stanley Regan, Sr. (1976- )
Michael Stanley Regan, Sr. is the first African American to lead the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its...
Norris McDonald (1958- )
Norris McDonald, a leading black environmentalist, is the founder and president of the African American Environmental Association (AAEA), an organization...
Wangari Muta Maathai (1940-2011)
Wangari Maathai, the most prominent environmental activist in Africa, was the 2004 recipient of the Alfred Nobel Peace Prize. Wangari...
