Xavier Nelson-Rowntree is a program coordinator at the Center for Global Sustainability. He coordinates and supports research projects across CGS's international portfolios.
Nelson-Rowntree started his career as a fisheries scientist working in the lab and field and is a trained scientific SCUBA diver. He previously held the role of fisheries management specialist within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization where he engaged in policy analysis and implementation efforts for international marine biodiversity conservation. Prior to joining CGS, he served as a laboratory communication coordinator in the U.S. EPA's Office of Research and Development where he coordinated data synthesis and outreach for regional laboratories across the agency. He has a BA in Biology from Occidental College and a Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Washington.