Jeanna Cooper (she/her) is a junior environmental studies major and a marine science minor at Boston University (BU). Though residing in Boston, Massachusetts for most of the year, she lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. In May 2024, Jeanna joined the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute as an intern. During her summer internship, she analyzes international water quality management policies to better understand nitrate contamination related challenges and pathways to solutions in different geographies.
Jeanna is passionate about the ocean, environmental policy, and community outreach. She has experience conducting research in aquatic photo-biogeochemistry. Jeanna strives to connect her peers with scientific knowledge to further their understanding of why marine ecosystems are vital to human life. She hopes to combine her knowledge and experiences gained at BU and through the DWFI internship to further investigate the connection between public policy and marine conservation.