Katherine Cheng

Katherine R. Cheng is a PhD candidate in the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington. Her research examines collaborative governance around environmental management and climate resilience, aiming to understand strategies that promote community-led solutions. Katherine holds bachelor's degrees in economics and international affairs from the University of Georgia, as well as a master's degree in agriculture and resources economics from UC Davis. Before joining the Evans School, Katherine worked with nonprofits in California, Washington DC, and Georgia. She also conducted Fulbright research in northeast Brazil.