Leadership and Advisory Experience
Founder and Chair, the International Neuro Climate Working Group, Los Angeles, CA
I lead an international consortium of over 150 scientists, clinicians, public health experts, policymakers, and community leaders working at the intersection of climate change and brain health. As a dynamic collective, we leverage diverse expertise to address the profound effects of environmental changes on neurological and mental well-being. Committed to innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective advocacy, evidence-driven policy, and community engagement, our group is uniquely positioned to illuminate and tackle the brain health challenges posed by our changing climate.
Founder and Director, EcoNeuro, Los Angeles, CA
EcoNeuro is a research and consulting initiative dedicated to advancing global health by exploring the nexus of neuroscience and the environment. Our mission is to provide evidence-based, data-driven insights and innovative solutions to address some of society's most pressing health challenges.
Advisor, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
I collaborate with the WHO Air Quality Team to create a training module on air pollution and brain health. The toolkit aims to provide health care professionals and public health workers with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and address the health effects of air pollution and mitigate risks by effectively engaging with patients, individuals, and communities while advocating for clean air interventions.
Advisor, Council on Foreign Relations, New York, NY
I am a member of the advisory committee for the special report on climate change adaptation and U.S. foreign policy on global health. This report will discuss the health threats associated with climate change, why climate adaptation poses problems for U.S. foreign policymaking, and what steps should be taken to advance adaptation actions for health and development purposes.
Science Advisory Board Member, Climate Mental Health Network, Washington D.C.
I support the organization's projects on eco-anxiety and the mental health effects of climate change.
Scientific Committee Member, The Yaoundé Declaration of African Leadership in Brain Diplomacy, Yaoundé, Cameroon
I contribute to the advancement of the global brain economy and strategic frameworks for brain health across Africa.
Advisory Board Member, Climate Cares Centre, Imperial College London, UK
I contribute my expertise in neuroscience to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exploring the intersection of mental health and climate change. My role involves guiding research directions, shaping educational content, and helping to formulate policy recommendations that address the psychological impacts of climate change.
Science Advisory Board Member, Climate Clinic, Yuvam Dunya, Turkey
Yuvam Dunya is a non-profit organization that addresses climate change through social and educational transformation. I advise the organization’s Climate Clinic initiative, which aims to integrate climate change education into the medical school curriculum. I support the organization’s training, research, and science communication efforts. I also co-organized a symposium on climate change and mental health, which was attended by more than a thousand people.
Metabolic Psychiatry Advisory Board Member, Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition, Canada
I was involved with the writing of a white paper and the development of an advanced training program for clinicians to include therapeutic nutrition and metabolic therapies as safe and effective treatment options for their patients with mental illnesses.
Scientific Advisor, Metabolic Mind, San Mateo, CA
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit organization working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. I advised the team on the creation of evidence-based scientific and educational content.
