With over two decades in environmental science, pedagogy, and community engagement, Dr. McClellan has exemplified collaborative leadership and stakeholder connection. Her efforts are fueled by a dedication to environmental and climate justice and include leading door-to-door environmental justice research, gathering data that contributed to the groundswell of support to end neighborhood oil drilling in L.A. An award-winning professor and Fulbright recipient, she has taught Environmental Justice, Environmental Science, and Research Methods. As Community Engagement Lead at RMI, Dr. McClellan embeds environmental justice principles and practices in heavy industry and transport community engagement initiatives, coaching industry to develop strategies for meaningful two-way engagement with diverse stakeholder representation. Through her leadership, she steers heavy industry and transport corporations towards alignment with community needs and perspectives.