Grace Edinger
Conservation Finance Policy Lead
Grace joined the Environmental Policy Innovation Center in 2022 and now serves as our Conservation Finance Policy Lead. Prior to working at EPIC, Grace acted as Chief Program Officer at the national nonprofit Earth Force, which engages people in environmental policy development. In addition, she has served in advisory roles for multiple environmental coalitions and is a County Commissioner for her local Parks & Recreation department. Her experience in public service, ecosystem research, and data communication culminates in her work here at EPIC, where she researches, designs, and advocates for financing and alternative procurement for restoration and public health outcomes. Grace holds a Bachelor's degree in Zoology, specializing in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology from Michigan State University, as well as a Master's in Biology, specializing in ecosystem health from the University of Alabama.
Get to Know Me Further
Hey there, I’m Grace. An unbridled curiosity and drive to strengthen the connection between our natural and developed worlds began my journey in zoological and ecosystem research. Quickly realizing that real change happened in the application of science, I pivoted to focus on advocating for scientifically informed environmental policy. With a history in education and science communication, I act as a public servant in my local community, working to bring diverse groups to the decision-making table. At the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, I explore how the flow of funding and financing affects real environmental outcomes. My favorite days are spent in the woods, underwater, playing games, or on jiu-jitsu mats.