Writer. Researcher. Coordinator. Geographer.
Mary T. Biggs
Photo credit: York Wilson
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I am passionate about the relationships between people and place. My background in community and youth engagement, Federal and nonprofit sectors, and program development is rooted in environmental knowledge and a deep commitment to critical thought. My dedication to intersectional justice and environmental stewardship informs my academic and professional goals.
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Current Positions
Geography PhD student at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: I study the intersection of natural and cultural resource management through an anti-racist lens. My MA research focused on state historic sites in North Carolina and explored questions of authenticity and landscape management. I will begin my PhD in Geography at UNC-Chapel Hill in Fall 2020. Learn more about my research here.
Alumni Network Chair and Recruitment Specialist, MobilizeGreen: I work directly with program leadership to develop and coordinate professional development and networking opportunities for MobilizeGreen program alumni, and recruit and screen internship applicants. Learn more about my work for MobilizeGreen here.