Deanna Grimstead, Ph.D. (She/her) has studied at the intersections of ecology, climate, and human culture and behavior since 2002. Over that time span she truly observed and experienced why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and activism are so important. Even the business world is beginning to realize diversity helps solve problems more quickly and innovatively. She has also come to realize diversity is the central theme in both ecology and DEI, which is why this blog is focused on overlap, exploring synergy, and expanding knowledge from one spectrum to the other. Deanna hopes you enjoy!
Deanna Grimstead’s background includes a Ph.D. in anthropology with a Ph.D. minor in geosciences – geochemistry, extensive training in ecology and environment, and climate science. Deanna’s biggest strengths is in understanding complex interrelated systems, as can be seen in her careers and personal love of cooking, gardening, nature, and being a backyard mechanic. The focus of her interdisciplinary research, broadly addressed how the dynamic relationship between human communities, the environment, and climate change affect human behavior, the community, and human environmental resiliency through time and into the future. This work included seeking to understand how past and present conditions can inform future predicted climate and environmental change and policy and planning decisions. As a testament to Deanna Grimstead’s strong moral code and compassion she served as a Fire Fighter and first responder for 12 years.
Learn more about Deanna Grimstead’s accomplishments here:
Ph.D. – University of Arizona
M.A. & B.A. – California State University, Chico
Professional Woman’s Football Player
Ohio State University, Outstanding Teaching Award
NPR Interview – Bison Or Brian? From A Calorie Perspective, Cannibalism Didn’t Pay For Paleo Humans
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Ecology 