Our team

Led by PI: Dr. J Mijin Cha J.D. PhD the Just Transitions Lab is made up of a group of passionate researchers working to build a more resilient, equitable, and just future for all.

Dr. J Mijin Cha PhD JD

Lab Founder and Primary Investigator

Esaac Mazengia MESc

PhD Student - Environmental Studies

UC Santa Cruz

Hunter Moskowitz PhD

Research associate

Northeastern University

Kaiwen Shi MCP

PhD Student - Environmental Studies

UC Santa Cruz

Carrie Hamilton MA

PhD Candidate - Sociology

UC Santa Cruz