Nina Finley
About Nina Finley
Nina Finley is a Research Manager at Health In Harmony, where she focuses on the intersection of environmental health and human well-being. She advocates for preventative approaches and explores innovative solutions such as peat-land conservation and reforestation to address health challenges.
Work at Health In Harmony
Nina Finley currently serves as the Research Manager at Health In Harmony, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing ecological solutions to address human health issues through the integration of One Health and Planetary Health approaches. Prior to this, she worked as a Grant-Writing Consultant for the organization from 2018 to 2021, contributing to projects in Madagascar and Indonesia. Her work emphasizes the importance of preventative measures in health management, particularly through environmental conservation.
Education and Expertise
Nina Finley has a strong academic background in environmental health and biology. She earned a Master of Science in One Health from both the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the Royal Veterinary College, studying ecosystems, animals, and humans from 2019 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Biology from Whitman College, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a Master of Arts in Creative Nonfiction Writing at the University of East Anglia from 2020 to 2021.
Background
Nina Finley's professional journey includes diverse experiences in research and journalism. She worked as a Lead Field Researcher on lemur viruses at Auburn University in Madagascar from 2017 to 2018. In 2019, she interned as a journalist at Mongabay.com, where she gained insights into environmental issues. Her early education includes a high school diploma from Seattle Academy, which she completed from 2006 to 2012.
Achievements
Nina Finley has contributed to various initiatives aimed at addressing the intersection of human health and environmental conservation. She has been featured on the Radio Paradise podcast, discussing environmental and health challenges. Her advocacy includes exploring peat-land conservation as a preventive measure for lung disease and promoting reforestation as a treatment for children's gut health. She has also contributed photo credits on the Health In Harmony website, showcasing her involvement in visual storytelling related to environmental health.
Research Interests
Nina Finley is particularly interested in how ecosystem degradation affects human health. Her research explores the connections between deforestation and pediatric diarrheal disease, as well as the impact of peat wildfires on respiratory health. She advocates for the use of ecological health solutions, emphasizing their potential to be more cost-effective and equitable compared to traditional medical treatments. Additionally, she discusses the implications of environmental management practices, including the pitfalls of parachute aid.