Dr. Chelsey Walden-Schreiner
Chelsey works at the intersection of natural resource management, geospatial data science, and communications. She is passionate about the ability of place and technology to bring data, disciplines, and people together to support inclusive decision making and solve complex challenges.
Across her research and geospatial data science roles in academia, industry, and philanthropy, she has worked closely with stakeholders from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and communities around the world co-creating models and decision support tools addressing pressing socio-environmental challenges.
She holds an M.S. and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in forestry and environmental resources and a B.A. from Iowa State University in journalism and mass communications.
“I’m motivated by Vibrant Planet’s focus on enabling action with the best available science and energized by our diverse and talented team taking on complex challenges.”