Communicating Environmental Issues to the Public with Kati Angarone

EJB Talks: Rutgers Bloustein School Experts

In this episode of EJB Talks, host Stuart Shapiro speaks with Kati Angarone RU '98, MPAP '04, currently the Chief Strategy Officer at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Kati discusses her career journey from studying natural resource management to her pivotal roles at NJDEP, including her work on climate policy, watershed and land management, and local environmental initiatives. She reflects on the importance of clear communication, stakeholder involvement, and public accessibility to data in addressing complex environmental issues. Kati also emphasizes the need for flexibility and passion in career choices, encouraging students to make environmental impacts in any field they choose, underscoring the critical role of local governance and public engagement in advancing sustainability.