Justin Brashares is the G.R. and W.M. Goertz Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Justin’s activities at Berkeley include directing the campus’ Biodiversity, Livelihood and Health Initiative, and serving as a faculty affiliate in the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, Center for African Studies, and Program in Range and Wildlife Management.

In his research and outreach activities, Justin engages students, partners and stakeholders in North America, Africa, South America and Asia to advance science and conservation action. Through his work, Justin combines tools and approaches from ecology and conservation biology with new perspectives from interdisciplinary science to study how our rapidly changing planet impacts wildlife, and to highlight and communicate the everyday consequences of these impacts for people. Justin’s recent efforts include research on the impact of COVID-19 on global wildlife consumption and trade, studies of the ecological and socio-ecological consequences of megafire, drought and cannabis legalization, and research and leadership to support state, federal and international 30×30 efforts.

Outside of research, Justin serves as an advisor to more than two dozen state, federal, Tribal and non-profit groups.