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Elizabeth Shapiro - Garza

Associate Professor of the Practice of Environmental Policy and Management in the Division of Environmental Social Systems
Environmental Social Systems
PO Box 90328, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90328, 4103 Environment Hall, Durham, NC 27708

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of the Practice of Environmental Policy and Management in the Division of Environmental Social Systems · 2025 - Present Environmental Social Systems, Nicholas School of the Environment
Affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2014 - Present Duke Science & Society, University Initiatives & Academic Support Units

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of the Practice of Environmental Policy and Management in the Division of Environmental Science and Policy · 2017 - 2025 Nicholas School of the Environment
Director of the Certificate in Community-Based Environmental Management · 2017 - 2022 Nicholas School of the Environment
Assistant Professor Of The Practice Of Environmental Policy and Management in the Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy · 2013 - 2017 Nicholas School of the Environment
Assistant Professor Of The Practice Of Environmental Policy and Management in the Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy · 2010 - 2013 Nicholas School of the Environment

Professional Training and Employment


Adjunct Associate Professor · 2015 - 2019 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Geography

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


Director. Graduate Certificate in Community-Based Environmental Management, 2012-Present
Director for Community Engagement, Duke University Superfund Research Center, 2016-Present