Brian Campbell, PhD

Brian most recently served as Executive Director of the Iowa Environmental Council, a coalition of over 100 environmental groups focused on local, state, and federal policy. There, he led the development and implementation of a new strategic plan centered on climate change and environmental justice, along with the integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into organizational policies and culture. Prior to this role, Brian had a career in higher education, with an academic focus on the history and culture of American environmentalism, especially the values and stories that motivate activism. Brian has collaborated with health professionals and environmental justice partners to elevate the voices of diverse communities impacted by climate change and other environmental health threats. He co-produced the podcast, Mid-Americana: Stories from a Changing Midwest, which included stories of Marshall Islands refugees in Iowa, displaced by sea level rise and exposure to radiation from U.S. nuclear testing. Brian holds a Ph.D. in American Religious Cultures with an Environmental Humanities focus from Emory University. (Atlanta, GA), a Master of Divinity from the Pacific School of Religion (Berkeley, CA), and a B.A. in Religion from Davidson College (Davidson, NC).