Anna McGinn

About Anna McGinn

Policy analyst and project manager focused on climate change adaptation and climate risk management. Experience in organizing, coordinating, and leading interdisciplinary research teams at local to international levels with particular knowledge in international climate governance. Research and work experience in the United States, and internationally in South Africa, Morocco, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Samoa, France, Germany, and Poland. Experience in strategic, big-picture program innovation and design, as well as detail-oriented, on-the-ground project implementation. Pro-active, independently-driven, and collaborative professional with experience transitioning projects from vision to reality. Dedicated to partnership building within and across organizations and stakeholders. Background in communication of scientific information and complex policies to broad audiences via succinct briefs, presentations, and interactive workshops. Grant writer with track-record of securing and managing grants from organizations including the National Science Foundation, small family foundations, and academic institutions.

Experience

1. Policy Director

   Environmental And Energy Study Institute Eesi

   Jan 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• University of Maine

  Master of Science, Climate Change Institute

  2016 — 2019

• Pingree School

  High School

  2006 — 2010

• Dickinson College

  Bachelor of Arts

  2010 — 2014

• University of Massachusetts, Amherst

  Study Abroad

  2013

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Web Design
• Environmental Policy
• Photoshop
• Sustainability Education
• Climate Change Impacts
• Ceramics
• Mailchimp
• Wilderness First Aid Certified
• Wordpress
• Community Organizing
• Lifeguarding
• Backcountry Skills
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Social Media Outreach
• Digital Photography
• Higher Education Administration
• Gis
• Event Planning
• Environmental Studies
• Microsoft Excel