Welcome, João!

João Coimbra is a new Science Communicator at IAN. He is originally from Brazil where he graduated from Federal University of São João del-Rei with a B.S in Chemical Engineer. He has a Master’s degree in Environmental Analysis and Decision Making from Rice University. João previously worked in an initiative to facilitate the partnership between Chesapeake Bay and Guanabara Bay to enhance management and accelerate restoration, which included the development of an Environmental Health Report Card. Over the last two years he was working with the Guanabara Bay Watershed Committee. He enjoys photographing, cooking, visiting restaurants, and being outdoors.

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