Ruth Kazmerzak

University of michigan - school for environment and sustainability

Ruth Kazmerzak is an Environmental Policy and Planning student at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability. Ruth grew up on a farm in Iowa and later moved to Seattle, earning a bachelor’s in aquatic and fishery sciences and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photo and media from the University of Washington in 2016. During their undergraduate studies, Ruth interned with the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team, a citizen science project housed at the University of Washington.  After completing undergraduate studies, Ruth worked at NOAA's Fishery Science Center and in administration for seven years at the University of Washington's Art School. Ruth's focus at the University of Michigan is collaborative approaches for engaging scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in creating resilient conservation solutions to benefit ecosystems and communities.