Assistant Research Scientist

Lauren Mullenbach's global work focuses on ensuring justice in urban green space development and climate change adaptation through a multidisciplinary approach. Her interests in global health equity align with the Center's themes of social and environmental determinants of health. Mullenbach's research addresses environmental justice issues related to urban land use by analyzing urban park and green space development processes, financing, management, and outcomes through an environmental justice lens. Her work focuses on issues such as green gentrification, community engagement, social and health impacts, and climate change adaptation.