About Our Team
We are a collective of faculty, students and staff with a shared interest and commitment to climate action. Our team works with a broad coalition of researchers, non-profit organizations, local government, state government agencies, Tribal governments and philanthropic foundations to advance just and effective solutions to the climate crisis.
Michael Joseph (he/they)
Assistant Director, MPA '25
Center for Climate Action and Sustainability
Michael works to connect students, faculty, and community partners through sustainability projects that blend creativity, education, and real-world impact. With a passion for Solarpunk (a meliorism movement that imagines hopeful, sustainable futures rooted in equity and community resilience) Michael integrates this ethos into everything from campus initiatives to game-based learning.
Michael specializes in Regenerative Design-Thinking and sustainable project management. Helping students and community partners plan, organize, and sustain projects with long-term succession or legacy plans in mind. He is always excited to hear new ideas and support emerging projects through the Idea Intake Form.
Contact
Contact Michael for most inquiries or for help amplifying or co-hosting a relevant workshop, event, or sustainability project on or off campus.