People

Serena Echols

Serena Echols

MA/MPH Student

Contact

Email: echols1@usf.edu
Phone: 773-610-1548

Education

  • M.A., Applied Anthropology, University of South Florida
  • B.S., Environmental Science, Spelman College

Advisor

Dr. Christian Wells

Research interests

I am an environmental advocate with a passion for placemaking, placekeeping, and justice for communities of color. My adventurous spirit drives me to address environmental disparities affecting both nature and communities. My previous research includes invasive removal, forest restoration, green infrastructure, sustainability, and capturing the stories of underrepresented spaces to enact tangible change. My current research emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaborative design between scientists and community members during redevelopment.