Summary
Theresa Crimmins is an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona and Director of the USA National Phenology Network, bringing over a decade of research and leadership experience in phenology and natural resources. She has led the growth and public engagement of Nature’s Notebook, authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, and contributed to the Fifth National Climate Assessment on ecosystems and biodiversity. Theresa blends rigorous science with public communication—appearing on PBS, NPR and in popular outlets—to broaden appreciation and use of phenology data among scientists, policymakers, and citizen scientists. A Fellow of the Linnean Society and NEON Ambassador, she combines academic training in biology, geography and natural resources with a track record of building lasting partnerships and data resources that support climate and ecosystem research.
10 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
The University of Arizona
Master of Arts (MA), Geography, Master of Arts (MA), Geography at Western Michigan University