Meet the Scientist: Lili Badri

Hi! My name is Lili Badri, and I’m a senior science communicator at IAN. I grew up near the Alabama Gulf Coast and have fond memories of beach vacations that nurtured my love for the coastal environment. I later pursued studies in Chemistry and Environmental Science, spending my undergraduate years split between the lab, researching method development for water-quality trace analysis, and active involvement in my university’s sustainability and chemistry clubs. Through those groups, I participated in campus cleanups, tended the campus garden, partnered with local organizations to promote environmental stewardship, and organized chemistry outreach events for K–12 students.

In graduate school, I studied organic carbon dynamics in forested wetlands, gaining both hands-on field experience and exposure to the complexities of long-term environmental datasets. These research experiences naturally converged over time and sparked my interest in a more applied path, making my transition to IAN a clear next step into impactful, inclusive science. I’m driven by the belief that my work truly makes a difference, using data to support informed decision-making while prioritizing accessibility, transparency, and trust. I’m grateful to play a role in bringing scientists and non-academics together to tackle today’s environmental challenges locally and abroad and in helping to ensure that they have the tools they need to communicate their work with clarity and impact.

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