Julia Mintz

Julia Mintz is a PhD student in Environmental Sciences at UMass Boston’s School for the Environment and a Research Assistant with the Stone Living Lab, working under the guidance of Dr. Katherine Dafforn. Her research interests center on coastal resilience, nature-based approaches to climate adaptation, and the relationships among coastal ecosystems, communities, and decision-making. Prior to beginning her PhD, Julia worked as an urban planner and project manager, contributing to climate resilience, environmental planning, and offshore wind projects across New England. She holds a Master of City Planning from Boston University and a B.A. in Geography from the State University of New York at Geneseo.