John has been a guest lecturer at more than 80 colleges and has spoken to numerous environmental, religious, and community groups all across the U.S. on the environmental and human costs of rapid population growth. He was appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by the Clinton Administration and also served as Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Peter H. Kostmayer (D-PA), a senior member of the House Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee. A veteran of more than 50 political campaigns, John has authored numerous op-eds and articles on various aspects of population growth. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Trinity College in Hartford, CT.

Pam has been leading Population Education’s team for over 30 years and has been working on population issues since 1987 (when world population was only 5 billion!). In addition to overseeing curriculum development, workshop facilitation, event planning, fundraising, and program outreach, Pam also serves as one of Population Connection’s senior managers, spearheading organization-wide initiatives.

Brian Dixon is the Sr. Vice President for Media and Government Relations at Population Connection Action. He oversees the organization’s advocacy and political work including the #Fight4HER campaign. He also serves as a public spokesperson for the organization with the press and public. Prior to joining Population Connection, he worked on several congressional campaigns and served as a Legislative Aide on Capitol Hill for a progressive Democratic member of the House.

Maria was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She immigrated to the U.S. in April 1984 and joined Population Connection in January 1997. As the V.P. for Administration/CFO, Maria oversees Population Connection’s Human Resources, accounting, and IT services. She graduated from TESST College of Technology in 2001 where she studied Network Information Technology.

A Certified Fundraising Executive, Shauna oversees all fundraising initiatives to support Population Connection and Population Connection Action Fund. She’s been with Population Connection since 2009. She loves the outdoors and regularly travels the U.S. with her family and dogs, visiting roadside attractions as well as National Parks and historic sites. She resides in San Diego County.

Marian joined Population Connection as a Field Fellow in 2007. She has an MSc in Population and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA in Psychology (with a minor in Child Development and Family Relations) from the University of Maine. Marian is originally from Maine, where she currently lives with her husband and two dogs.

As the Senior Director of Marketing, Nicole leads the direct marketing fundraising programs at Population Connection and Population Connection Action Fund. Prior to starting at Population Connection in 2014, Nicole worked in the for-profit marketing sector. She feels fortunate that she can create positive change in our world through inspired marketing campaigns. Nicole holds an MBA from San Diego State University.

As the Senior Director of Teacher Programs, Carol oversees the day to day functioning of PopEd’s workshop program, manages the program website and blog, and creates curriculum. She facilitates in-person and virtual teacher training workshops throughout the U.S. and Canada, leading over 700 workshops in her 10+ years with the program.

Lindsey is the Education Network Director at Population Connection. She oversees Population Education’s volunteer Network as well as coordinates PopEd workshops in the Upper Midwest and Canada. Lindsey presents teacher education workshops nationwide, has helped to design and administer a graduate level course for middle and high school science and social studies teachers, and has been the project manager for several curriculum sets for different grade levels. She holds a B.A. in Sociology as well as a M.A.T. in Elementary Education, both from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Population Education’s staff in 2011, Lindsey was an elementary teacher in Charlottesville, VA.

Laura is an Education Program Associate and coordinates workshops, staff trips, and program outreach in many Midwestern and Western states. She also oversees the partnerships between PopEd and APES/APHG Summer Institutes. Laura has extensive experience in outdoor education having worked as an outdoor educator, program coordinator, and associate director at Nature’s Classroom in Massachusetts, and most recently taught a middle school environmental education elective that she designed. In her spare time, Laura loves relaxing with a good book, playing outside with her wife and daughter, and like a good Texan, smoking barbeque and riding horses.

Barbara is the Online Learning Coordinator for Population Education (PopEd). Barbara supports all online workshop facilitation, oversees an online graduate level course, and coordinates the program’s annual World of 7 Billion student video contest. Barbara brings extensive classroom experience, having spent 10 years as a teacher, and also earned her National Board Certification in Teaching for Earth & Space Sciences. Barbara has a BS in Integrated Health Studies from Kent State University, a MA in Secondary Comprehensive Science Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and is currently an online student herself, working on a MA in Character Education at the University of Birmingham.

Katie is a Teach for America alumnus and comes to PopEd from the classroom. In her 4+ years as a teacher, she taught physics, anatomy and physiology, earth and space science, biology, and AP environmental science. In 2021, she served as a Public Policy Fellow with the Council for Opportunity in Education.

Katie is originally from the Detroit area. She attended college in Atlanta, GA, and completed her TFA service in Charlotte, NC.

In her spare time, she loves cooking, going on walks, and spending time with her cat, Ichabod.

Rebecca Harrington is the Senior Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Population Connection and Population Connection Action Fund, where she manages the grassroots field program, including the #Fight4HER (Health, Empowerment, and Rights) campaign. In her role, she works to develop campaigns and messages that seek to defend reproductive freedom for everyone, everywhere. She has spent over a decade working in progressive organizing around reproductive health and rights. She lives with her family in Washington, D.C.

Hannah is interested in working with students, professors, and activists to promote positive social and environmental change. Hannah’s work investigates the ways in population dynamics intersect with global social, political, economic, and environmental systems and advocates for integrated developmental solutions that simultaneously combat climate change and societal injustices. She develops and gives comprehensive, solution-oriented presentations focused on the connections between global population growth, access to health care and education, women’s empowerment, and climate adaptation. Through an examination of some of the root causes of high fertility, her work seeks to highlight the interconnections between poverty, resource use and consumption, population pressures, women’s rights, and environmental challenges made worse by climate change.

Hannah works as a Senior Analyst at Population Connection, where she focuses on public speaking and the development of open-source, academic-style resources. She also cultivates international partnerships and manages social media strategy and outreach. Before joining Population Connection’s staff, Hannah worked as an adjunct professor of Women’s Studies and taught classes on gender, science, and feminist theory. She has non-profit experience working as a program developer for sustainable agriculture and public health programs in Honduras and Panama and has worked as a researcher studying food security issues throughout Southern California. Hannah holds a BA in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Conservation and Political Science and a Master’s in Political Ecology from San Diego State University, where her research focused on sustainability labeling and ethical consumption between the United States and Nicaragua.

Olivia joined Population Connection in 2022. She holds an MSc and a BSc in Zoology and has been working in environmental communications since she graduated in 2014. Olivia enjoys working for the population cause as it combines her two greatest passions: conservation and women’s rights.

Natalie joined Population Connection in 2008, and has worn many “hats” as part of the Development team. She currently oversees the organization’s digital fundraising and marketing presence, as well as the membership engagement program. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College, Natalie lives in Maryland and enjoys reading, baking, binging the best streaming tv shows, and spending time with her horses Cash and Frisco.

Carrie has been with the Membership Department at Population Connection since 2017. Carrie loves to travel, take road trips, and go to concerts, movies, and other events in her free time. She also enjoys reading and spending time outdoors, hiking or camping. She is originally from Connecticut and enjoys visiting her family there.

Joining the PopConn Team in January 2020, Stephanie’s role as the Membership Relations Coordinator quickly transitioned from organizing in-person volunteer opportunities to planning a variety of Virtual Events for members and supporters. Earning a BA in Environmental Studies from CSU Monterey Bay, Stephanie is committed to helping protect the planet for future generations and strongly resonated with PopConn’s approach in addressing the issue. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, spending time outside, and exploring new places.

Jennifer Lynaugh, also known as “Jenn,” is a native New Yorker who relocated to San Diego, CA with her husband back in 2012. Jenn joined Population Connection’s Development Team in March 2015 and has never felt more at home. As a Development professional for the last 19 years, she has developed relationships with numerous supporters of non-profits who are making an impact on the world. Jenn has enjoyed the privilege of working with many generous individuals like YOU to further support diabetes research; breast health education, services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse, and access to family planning to stabilize global population and empower women. Jenn has witnessed the power and beauty of philanthropy, and its ability to transform and even save lives. When Jenn is not wearing her fundraising hat, she enjoys traveling; hiking, gardening, live music and dancing, reading, all kinds of vegetarian food, good times with family and friends, meeting new people, and some “R&R” on the beach. Jenn lives in the Greater San Diego area with her husband Tim and four children who all have paws: Border-collie mix Scarlet, two Bengal cats, Althea and Pearl, and big boy Maine Coon, Moses.

Sarah has been with Population Connection since late 2017 and was drawn to the human rights-based, cross-sectional approach to solving overpopulation and its ramifications. As the Development Manager, she leads estate administration and prospect research, as well as assisting with various fundraising initiatives. Living in sunny southern California, Sarah enjoys spending time in nature, volunteering with youth, sharing good food with friends, and exploring the world.

Just shy of three years, Sydnie has been providing support to PopConnect staff and members by assisting in fundraising efforts and member engagement. In her free time, Sydnie enjoys volunteering for various social justice causes, camping, feminist activism, and dancing. Sydnie holds a B.A. in Sociology-Law and Society from University of California, San Diego.

Deborah serves as human resources director at Population Connection, managing all aspects of the employment process. She brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and corporate HR management. Deborah is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds senior professional certification with the Society for Human Resources Management. When Deborah is not keeping up-to-date on all things HR, she enjoys gardening and cooking.

Peter Caggiano provides strategic oversight of organization-wide information technology activities. Peter brings 35 years of experience in the field of information technology and has a diverse background in both non-profit and corporate settings. He is responsible for information systems support of applications, data, research support, infrastructure, communications, and information security.

Ana was born in El Salvador but has resided in the state of Maryland for the last 40 years. She has been with Population Connection for around 18 years on and off. Ana loves working at Population Connection and truly believes in its cause.