People & Nature with Dr. Amanda Brinton

In this episode of the Streaming Science: People & Nature podcast, Dr. Jamie Loizzo sits down with Dr. Amanda Brinton, founder of Environmental Stakeholder Connections, LLC, to explore the powerful role of relationships, networks, and human dimensions in environmental decision-making. Drawing from her interdisciplinary background in ecology and sociology, Amanda shares how her experiences—from the Peace Corps in Ecuador to research in Puerto Rico—shaped her passion for connecting stakeholders to drive meaningful environmental change. The conversation highlights the importance of social science in conservation, the challenges of fragmented systems, and the opportunities to build collaborative, community-centered solutions. Through stories of coastal resilience, waste management, and professional pathways, this episode invites listeners to consider how people, partnerships, and purpose are essential to sustaining both ecosystems and communities. Environmental Stakeholder Connections LLC: http://www.esc-us.comPeople & Nature: https://tbep.org/people-nature-symposium/