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Jane Zelikova, PhD

Jane Zelikova, PhD

Science Advisor

Soil carbon + Natural and Working Lands + Environmental Science & Policy + Natural Climate Solutions + Carbon Markets + Environmental Justice

Dr. Jane Zelikova is a Carbon Direct science advisor, contributing her expertise in soil science, ecology, and environmental justice.

Dr. Zelikova works with other members of the science and broader Carbon Direct team to review the scientific merits of carbon removal projects, to develop our climate justice initiative, and to broadly support all our work streams.

Background & Bio

Dr. Zelikova received her PhD from the University of Colorado and has worked across academia, government, and non-profit organizations to address climate change, from fundamental science to application and the development of climate solutions. She is currently the director of the Soil Carbon Solutions Center at Colorado State University. Dr. Zelikova is also the founder of 500 Women Scientists, a global non-profit organization working to make science open, inclusive, and accessible. 

Education

B.S.
University of Georgia

PhD
University of Colorado

Awards

Grist Fixer 2017, 2018
Grist 50

Bitch Media Bitch 50, 2018
Bitch Media

TED speaker, 2021
TED Talks