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Courtney Kimmel

Professor of Practice
Courtney Kimmel
Arlington, VA

Bio

Courtney Kimmel, Ph.D. is a faculty member with the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability at Virginia Tech. She received her Ph.D. in forestry and Master's degree in political science from Virginia Tech, and a B.A. in economics and sociology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Kimmel teaches courses in green infrastructure and sustainable development. She received the XCaliber Award at Virginia Tech for the innovative use of technology in the classroom, and has published research in journals such as Geoforum and the Journal of Higher Education.

Areas of Specialization

  • Engagement practices
  • Food and agriculture
  • Infrastructure
  • Urban
  • Water