Anne Schechner, Ph.D.
About Anne Schechner, Ph.D.
Anne Schechner, Ph.D., serves as the Scientific Lead at ruumi in Berlin, Germany, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in environmental science, having held various research and analytical roles across multiple institutions.
Work at ruumi
Anne Schechner serves as the Scientific Lead at ruumi since 2024. In this role, she supports various departments by providing internal domain knowledge expertise. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Carbon Researcher at ruumi from 2023 to 2024. Her work involves developing sustainability strategies for agricultural and water quality organizations, utilizing statistical and biogeochemical modeling techniques.
Education and Expertise
Anne Schechner holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aquatic Ecology and Biogeochemistry from Kansas State University, where she studied from 2016 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Colby College, studying from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she completed Bachelor credit courses in Special Needs Education at Mercy University in 2009-2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in environmental science and sustainability.
Background
Anne Schechner has a diverse professional background in environmental research and analysis. She has worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries from 2021 to 2023. Her earlier experience includes positions as an Ecosystem Data Analyst and R Programmer at the Maine Lakes Resource Center, as well as various roles at Colby College's Environmental Studies Department, including a Summer Research Intern and Biology Tutor.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Anne Schechner has developed sustainability strategies for over 12 agricultural and water quality organizations. She has implemented regenerative agricultural practices for a pilot group of more than 2000 farmers in the UK and Ireland. These initiatives demonstrate her commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the field of environmental science.