Sonia Joseph

Role
As Outreach Coordinator for the NOAA Center of Excellence for Great Lakes and Human Health at the Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory, Sonia’s primary role is to manage all stakeholder involvement with Center activities. This involves developing outreach products and materials on Center research in order to broaden community ties to include medical, drinking water, water treatment, and beach management constituencies. As well as working with multiple stakeholder groups to identify and assess user needs and research priorities, in order to promote environmental literacy and reduce water-quality related illness.

Professional interests

• Water quality
• Environmental health & environmental justice
• Human dimensions
• Environmental decision-making
• Environmental education

Education

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Lake Superior State University
• M.S. in Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University

Professional Experience

• Professor of Environmental Science at Lansing Community College 2004-2005
• Nature Interpreter & Environmental Educator at Fenner Nature Center, City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department 2004-2005
• Environmental Health Assistant at Ingham County Health Department 2001-2002
• Environmental Health Technician at Chippewa County Health Department 2000
• Intern & Field Manager at Clean Water Action 1999