Maya Willard-Stepan

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Credentials
BSc (McGill University), MSc (ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ)
Area of expertise
Land-energy nexus, ecosystem services, energy geography
Maya completed her BSc in environmental science and atmospheric physics at McGill University in 2023 and her MSc in Geography at ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ in 2023.
Maya’s research is largely interdisciplinary, taking a systems approach to understanding the socio-ecological and socio-technical aspects of the energy transition. With the opinion that there is no one-size-fits-all method to tackling the many challenges facing the transition to renewable energy, Maya has worked with a range of methods, from energy models to community-based participatory research. Her thesis focused on assessing the trade-offs between ecosystem services at existing renewable energy sites globally. Maya’s passion for the environment overflows into her personal life as well; she is frequently found enjoying time at the beach or hiking in the forest.