Jennifer Haverkamp
About Jennifer Haverkamp
Jennifer Haverkamp is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University and a Professor from Practice at the University of Michigan Law School. She has a distinguished career in environmental policy, having led significant negotiations such as the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and served in various roles within the U.S. government and academic institutions.
Work at The George Washington University
Jennifer Haverkamp has served as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University since 2014. In this role, she contributes to the academic environment in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, bringing her extensive experience in environmental law and policy to the classroom.
Current Academic Roles
In addition to her position at The George Washington University, Jennifer Haverkamp holds several academic appointments. Since 2018, she has been a Professor from Practice at the University of Michigan Law School. She also serves as a Professor of Practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy since 2019. Her teaching experience extends to institutions such as Cornell Law School and Johns Hopkins University.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Haverkamp earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from The College of Wooster, followed by a Master of Arts in Politics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford. She completed her Doctor of Law at Yale Law School. Her educational background supports her expertise in environmental law, policy, and governance.
Professional Experience and Contributions
Jennifer Haverkamp has held significant roles in various organizations. She served as the Assistant USTR for Environment & Natural Resources at the Office of the US Trade Representative for ten years. She also worked at the Environmental Defense Fund and the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development. Notably, she led the negotiation of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol in 2016.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Jennifer Haverkamp has been a member of the Board of Trustees at The College of Wooster since 1998. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Verified Carbon Standard Association and the American Bird Conservancy. Currently, she is a member of the USTR's Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee, contributing her insights on environmental trade policies.