Jill MacIntyre Witt

Senior Instructor

About

I study the broader topic of climate justice, which includes social, environmental, racial and economic justice. My interests vary in many areas impacted by climate change. In terms of climate action, I am interested in the impacts that governmental policy, business and civil society have to scale change. I am also interested in sustainability regarding development, food, and activism. I spend my extra time mentoring people involved in climate justice work, alongside climate wellness coaching for people who face burnout or paralyzing climate emotions. 

I teach courses in environmental science, sustainability, leadership, food policy, and planning along with a variety of PE courses.

Education

BS Environmental and Systematic Biology, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and University of Queensland, Australia; MA Environmental Studies, Western Washington University

Research Interests

  • Climate Justice
  • Sustainability
  • Food Justice, Security and Sovereignty
  • Social Movement Building
  • Climate Communication
  • Climate Change Science, Impacts and Solutions
  • Leadership Development
  • Climate Wellness Coaching

Publications

Teaching Schedule

Fall 2025Winter 2026Spring 2026
ESCI 101: Environmental Studies: A Scientific ApplicationUEPP 110: Ecogastronomy: The Science and Sustainability of FoodUEPP 202: Intro to Sustainability and Society
UEPP/SUST 471: Sustainability StudioUEPP 111: Ecogastronomy DiscussionLDST 408: Sustainability Leadership

 

UEPP/SUST 116: Sustainable Literacy

UEPP 437: International Business, Planning and Sustainability: Mexico’s Cultures, Histories, Activism (Faculty-led Global Learning Program

 

ESCI 333: Environmental Toxicology

 

 

UEPP 415: Planning Studio: Food Security and Resilient Communities