JSET Community

Based at Colorado State University, we are a collective of human geographers, interdisciplinary ecologists, economists, biologists, hydrologists, foresters, ecologists, ecosystem scientists, sustainability scholars, Center Directors, and more who believe that collaborative, integrative applied research is necessary to confront the ongoing climate, environmental, social, economic, and biodiversity challenges Latin America confronts.

We are always looking to build our community and welcome people from all disciplinary and knowledge backgrounds who are interested in co-learning, community, and thinking about transdisciplinary research for social-ecological justice.

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact us here or join one of our weekly seminars.

Joel Correia JSET Co-Director

Joel is a critical human-environment geographer and assistant professor in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department.

Andrea Baudoin Farah JSET Co-Director

Andrea is an interdisciplinary ecologist with a background in agronomy and is an assistant professor in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability.

Paula Cepeda Mahecha JSET Graduate Assistant

Paula is a biologist who is pursuing a PhD in human dimensions of natural resources focused on the relationships between nature-based solutions, climate change adaptation, and gender in conflict areas.

Meet the Core Team

Dr. Julia Klein

Professor, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Dr. Jennifer Solomon

Associate Professor, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Dr. Marcela Velasco

Associate Professor, Political Science
Dr. Ed Hall

Associate Professor, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Dr. Michael Gavin

Professor, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Dr. Gillian Bowser

Associate Professor, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Dr. Sandra Durán

Assistant Professor, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship
Ryan Finchum

Director, Center for Protected Area Management