Summary
Taylor Dunivin is a science communication and policy leader with a decade of experience translating environmental microbiology and toxicology research into actionable, evidence-based policy for government and nonprofit audiences. Currently Director of Science Communication at the Environmental Working Group, Taylor previously held multiple roles at the EPA and served as a policy analyst at NIAID and a legislative science advisor in the U.S. Senate, bridging lab science and regulatory decision-making. With a PhD-focused background in soil microbiology and dissertation work on resistance genes in soil microbiomes, they combine deep technical expertise with practical communication strategies. Based in Colorado Springs, Taylor is known for turning complex microbial and chemical risk data into clear guidance for policymakers and the public, and for a career path that blends hands-on research, fellowship experience at the National Academies, and grassroots science engagement.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree Biology and Environmental Science, Bachelor's Degree Biology and Environmental Science at University of Michigan
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Soil Microbiology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Soil Microbiology at Michigan State University