Hi, I’m Josh.

I am an environmental social scientist and communication researcher with over a decade of experience connecting science, advocacy, strategic communication, policy, and public engagement.

I obtained an MSc in Environmental Change and Management at the University of Oxford, where I later completed a PhD in Geography and the Environment (supervisors – James Painter, Peter Walton, Friederike Otto). During my PhD, I was also fortunate to work as teaching assistant to economist Kate Raworth, creator of Doughnut Economics.

I recently completed a Wellcome Trust-funded Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication, where I helped lead international research on climate and health policy, and collaborated with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication on public opinion surveys.

Beyond my academic work, I am deeply interested in storytelling as a tool for effective public engagement and research communication. I've facilitated over 40 storytelling workshops across nine countries—including an online course with Nature—drawing on insights from Hollywood and psychology to help scientists and advocates communicate effectively.

I also co-founded Talk Climate Change––a campaign that tracked interpersonal conversations about climate change among over 1,000 people across nearly 50 countries.

Among a variety of work experiences, I've previously worked with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, where I cultivated my passion for creative ways of engaging the public about societal issues (and as an intern brought breakfast sandwiches to very talented and funny people).

Originally from New York, I am currently based in Brussels, Belgium, where I was recently a visiting researcher with KU Leuven and the Brussels School of Governance. I live here with my wife and wonderfully rambunctious one-year-old daughter.

Please feel free to connect or reach out for collaborations, speaking opportunities, or media inquiries.