Phillip Levin is a Professor of Practice and Executive Director of EarthLab at the University of Washington, where he leads interdisciplinary efforts to connect science, policy, and community priorities. He currently directs the United by Nature Assessment, an independent effort to understand the state of nature and nature’s benefits across the U.S. This initiative builds on Levin’s prior leadership of the first-ever U.S. National Nature Assessment during his time at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. A conservation scientist with a passion for actionable science, Levin works across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial systems to develop tools that support equitable and sustainable environmental decision-making. He previously served as Lead Scientist for The Nature Conservancy in Washington and held senior leadership roles at NOAA. Levin has published over 200 scientific papers, multiple books, and his work has been featured in numerous media outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, The Economist, and more. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Hampshire and a B.A. from the University of Texas.
TSN Conference 2026
- January 23rd, 2026 (Friday) // 8:35 am – 9:35 am // Big Ten Room // KEYNOTE | The United by Nature Initiative: Knowledge for Thinking Big About Local Stewardship
- January 23rd, 2026 (Friday) // 1:50 pm – 2:50 pm // Red Cedar Room // The Poetry of Stewardship: Finding Language for the Work We Do // with David Hassler, Executive Director of the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University