Jessica Hernandez: podcast appearances and interviews

Jessica Hernandez is a Maya Ch’orti and Binnizá-Zapotec Indigenous environmental scientist, activist, author, and researcher based at the University of Washington. Her work primarily focuses on climate, energy, and environmental justice. Hernandez is known for her book, Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science, which explores the relationship between indigenous knowledge and environmental healing. In addition to her academic and literary contributions, she is actively involved in efforts to rebuild indigenous communities through her non-profit organization, Earth Daughters. Hernandez holds roles including postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Washington Bothell, Climate Justice Policy Strategist at the International Mayan League, and Environmental Justice Representative of the City of Seattle Commission of Urban Forestry. Her work encompasses advocacy and policy development aimed at addressing environmental disparities and supporting indigenous sovereignty. Hernandez's multifaceted career combines scientific research, activism, and community rebuilding initiatives, emphasizing the importance of indigenous perspectives in environmental justice dialogues.