Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Catharina Damrell is a dual-degree graduate student at Yale’s School of the Environment, and School of Public Health. She is interested in the intersection of climate change, human health, and coastal communities. Prior to enrolling at Yale, she co-launched the U.S.’ first ever sustainability platform for food retailers, quantifying a
collective $20 million savings potential through sustainability initiatives and engaging 15 major grocery chains to act on these opportunities. She is a U.S. Fulbright Scholar alum, having taught English in Indonesia, and volunteered with local grassroots environmental organizations. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from
Connecticut College. Outside of school, she serves as a board member of a Boston-based, regional community support nonprofit, and enjoys outdoor adventures, trying new foods, and talking with her cat, Tako.