Kristi Pullen Fedinick
About Kristi Pullen Fedinick
Kristi Pullen Fedinick serves as Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at George Washington University and holds the position of Director, Science and Data, and Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council. With a strong background in molecular biology and public health, she develops data analytics products to assess the impacts of work on communities.
Work at The George Washington University
Kristi Pullen Fedinick has been serving as Part-time Faculty in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at The George Washington University since 2015. In this role, she contributes to the academic environment by sharing her expertise in environmental health and data analytics. Her involvement in the university spans over nine years, during which she has engaged with students and faculty on various topics related to public health and environmental science.
Education and Expertise
Kristi Pullen Fedinick holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied Molecular Biology, Biology, Philosophy, and Biochemistry from 2000 to 2006. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Maryland Baltimore County between 1996 and 2000. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in environmental health and data science.
Professional Background
Kristi Pullen Fedinick has extensive experience in the field of environmental science and public health. She has held various positions, including Director of Science and Data and Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council since 2018. Previously, she worked as a Staff Scientist at the same organization from 2014 to 2017. Her career also includes roles at the Environmental Law & Policy Center and as an Honorary Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, among others.
Achievements in Data Analytics and Visualization
In her current role at the Natural Resources Defense Council, Kristi Pullen Fedinick develops data analytics and visualization products aimed at communicating the impacts of work across the organization's 'people' program. Her expertise in scientific advice encompasses public health project areas, including drinking water, toxics, and cumulative impacts, highlighting her commitment to addressing critical environmental health issues.
Engagement in Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Kristi Pullen Fedinick actively engages with institutional leadership on strategic planning and diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. She focuses on building scientific capacity by expanding partnerships with both internal and external scientific partners. Her efforts contribute to fostering an inclusive environment within the scientific community and enhancing collaborative research initiatives.