Zdravka Tzankova
About Zdravka Tzankova
Zdravka Tzankova is an Associate Professor NTT at Vanderbilt University, specializing in sustainable food systems, private environmental regulation, and renewable energy transitions.
Current Position at Vanderbilt University
Zdravka Tzankova currently holds the position of Associate Professor NTT at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Her role involves teaching and conducting research in areas such as sustainable food systems, food justice, private governance, and private environmental regulation. Her expertise contributes significantly to the academic community at Vanderbilt University.
Previous Experience at UC Santa Cruz
Zdravka Tzankova served as an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at UC Santa Cruz from 2007 to 2015. During her tenure, she focused on teaching and researching environmental policy, business-NGO relations, and sustainable practices. Her work at UC Santa Cruz helped lay the groundwork for her continued research into sustainable aquaculture and renewable energy transitions.
Consulting Roles
Zdravka Tzankova has held several consulting positions. She worked as a Sustainability Consultant at Nordic Naturals in Aptos, CA, in 2014. Previously, she was a Conservation Consultant for the Seafood Watch Program at Monterey Bay Aquarium Center for the Future of the Oceans from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she served as a Strategy Consultant for the Environmental Law Foundation in Oakland, CA, from 2001 to 2002.
Educational Background
Zdravka Tzankova earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2000 to 2007. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Environmental Studies from Brown University, studying from 1998 to 2000. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations from Mount Holyoke College from 1994 to 1998.
Research and Teaching Areas
Zdravka Tzankova specializes in marine aquaculture management, sustainable aquaculture, and sustainable food systems. Her research and teaching also cover topics such as business-NGO and business-civil society relations, private governance, and private environmental regulation. Additionally, she has a strong background in renewable energy transitions and renewable energy sourcing.