Moira Birss
About Moira Birss
Moira Birss serves as the Climate Finance Director at Amazon Watch, bringing over fifteen years of experience in human rights and social justice advocacy. She has a strong background in community-based economic models and has worked extensively in Colombia as a human rights observer.
Current Role at Amazon Watch
Moira Birss serves as the Climate Finance Director at Amazon Watch, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on advocating for climate finance initiatives that align with environmental protection and social justice. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to promote sustainable practices and policies that benefit both communities and ecosystems.
Previous Experience at Amazon Watch
Prior to her current role, Moira Birss worked at Amazon Watch in two capacities. She served as the Public Affairs and Communications Manager from 2016 to 2018, where she was responsible for managing communication strategies. Later, she took on the role of Climate Finance Campaign Director for 11 months in 2019, focusing on climate finance advocacy in Oakland, California.
Human Rights Advocacy Background
Moira Birss has over fifteen years of experience in human rights and social justice advocacy. She has been involved in various campaigns and fieldwork, particularly in Colombia, where she spent several years as a human rights observer. Her work included serving as a Human Rights Accompanier with the Fellowship of Reconciliation Peace Presence from 2008 to 2011.
Educational Background
Moira Birss holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2000 to 2004.
Advocacy for Affordable Housing and Environmental Protection
Throughout her career, Moira Birss has advocated for affordable housing and environmental protection. Her work emphasizes the intersection of social justice and environmental issues, aiming to create sustainable solutions that benefit marginalized communities.