Why we do what we do
We believe that environmental justice should be at the center of all environmental advocacy and that robust quantitative and qualitative scientific research supports effective policy that advocates for everyone, especially the most marginalized communities.
At Ramírez Environmental Solutions, we are committed to providing clients with research and policy recommendations supported by the best available science. We are proudly situated in the Great Lakes region and are firmly committed to enhancing equity in climate solutions for all communities.
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About Carolyn E. Ramírez, Ph.D.
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Founder and Principal Consultant
Dr. Carolyn E. Ramírez is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Ramírez Environmental Solutions. Carolyn graduated with their Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2022. Prior to earning their Ph.D., Carolyn obtained their Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017.
Carolyn has substantial experience engaging with diverse groups of researchers, stakeholders, and Tribes on technical and political topics. They have spent a total of 13 years engaged in government-funded academic research projects. Throughout their research experience, Carolyn aims to connect these fundamental and technical scientific research topics with communities and climate change via science policy applications. Their work is reflected in numerous academic publications and op-eds.
As a queer, Puerto Rican person deeply engaged in their community, Carolyn is passionate about preserving our planet for the next generation and alleviating unfair climate burdens on marginalized communities. They lead with compassion and accessibility while encouraging an endless curiosity about the world around us.
They have research and teaching expertise in:
- environmental justice topics
- life cycle analysis
- technoeconomic analysis
- decarbonization strategies
- climate science
- environmental science
- biodiversity
- climate justice
- renewable energy technologies
- materials chemistry
- soil chemistry
- forest ecology
- natural climate solutions
- water engineering
- engineering design