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The work of our lab would not be possible without the help and contributions of the following groups and individuals.
Big Marsh
Paul FitzgeraldExecutive Director
Friends of Big Marsh 773-844-1069 [email protected] |
Dr. Adam B. Becker
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CANS
Catherine GameBrushwood Center
[email protected] |
Dr. Courtney Schultz |
Dr. Gina Besenyi
Kansas State University, Department of Kinesiology
[email protected] |
Dr. Jason Bocarro
North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources
[email protected] |
Dr. Melissa Manus |
Dr. Bill MillerNorthwestern University, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
[email protected] |
Dr. Beth Redbird Northwestern University, Department of Sociology
[email protected] |
Dr. Amber Pearson
Michigan State University,
Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences [email protected] |
Cool Chi
Kyra WoodsProject Manager
Office of Climate and Environmental Equity, City of Chicago linkedin.com/in/kyra-woods/ 
Raed Mansour |
Dr. George Chiampas
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery,
Northwestern Medicine 
Diffusing DisastersThe Defusing Disasters Working Group aims to mitigate the adverse effects of extreme weather events in Chicago and beyond by leveraging diverse expertise, research and community engagement. Through strategic partnerships and evidence-based approaches, the group strives to empower and support vulnerable populations and enhance urban ecosystems to create healthier, more livable cities.
Click here to learn more |
Dr. Daniel Horton
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University [email protected] 
Chicago Heat WatchChicago, along with 17 other communities across the country, built a team of resident scientists to measure heat across communities this summer. On July 28, 2023, over three shifts volunteers traveled routes with heat sensors on their own cars. This information is being analyzed and will be used to give Chicago residents and government decision-makers a clearer picture of ways to improve Chicago’s heat safety strategies.
Click here to learn more |
GROW
Dan Hostetler |
Dr. David VictorsonNorthwestern University,
Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Medical Social Sciences [email protected] 
Anna Weiss |
Susan ReddenGarden Therapy Director & Urban Farming Specialist
Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center [email protected] or [email protected] If you have trouble reaching Susan at the AnB email, please use gmail instead |
NCH2
Sarah FloresSenior Program Manager
Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity at the Illinois Public Health [email protected] 
Cassandra Powell
Alison Paul |
Raed Mansour
Danielle Russell
Dr. David VictorsonNorthwestern University,
Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Medical Social Sciences [email protected] |
Marlene Fisher
Founder of Greasy Gardens
Senior PeopleSoft Security Administrator University of Chicago f[email protected] 
Jacqui Ulrich |
StAND
Dr. Amber PearsonMichigan State University,
Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences [email protected] 
Dr. Rachel BuxtonCarleton University, Institute of Environmental Science and Department of Biology
[email protected] |
Dr. Joseph Gardiner
Dr. Karin Pfeiffer |
Dr. Thom McDadeNorthwestern University, Department of Anthropology
[email protected] 
Dr. Ruth Hunter |
WONDER
Dr. Ingrid SchneiderUniversity of Minnesota,
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Department of Forest Resources [email protected] 
Dr. Mark Pereira University of Minnesota
School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health [email protected] |
Dr. Jesse BermanUniversity of Minnesota,
School of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences [email protected] 
Dr. David VictorsonNorthwestern University,
Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Medical Social Sciences [email protected] |
Dr. Darin EricksonUniversity of Minnesota,
School of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences [email protected] 
Dr. Jean Larson |
