Rethinking Conservation: Feminist Approaches to Justice, Sustainability, and Marine Resource Management

Merrill Baker-Médard is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Middlebury College and a recent Fulbright Scholar in the African Regional Research Program. With interdisciplinary academic training in the social and natural sciences, Dr. Baker-Médard’s research explores the intersection of biodiversity conservation, resource management, and social justice, drawing from fields such as human geography, conservation biology, and gender studies. Dr. Baker-Médard holds a PhD in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from UC Berkeley and a BA from Smith College. They have extensive experience collaborating with organizations such as the Wildlife Conservation Society, Conservation International, and the World Wildlife Fund, working toward balanced conservation and development solutions. Her current research develops a framework to assess feedbacks within reef-based marine socio-ecological systems, examining the links between ecosystem health, fisheries targets, and community engagement in Madagascar.

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