Jennifer Brandon

Jennifer Brandon is an oceanographer, science communicator, and sustainability consultant whose work connects scientific research with public understanding and practical action. She holds a PhD in Biological Oceanography from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and has worked on climate change and sustainability for more than a decade. Her academic research focuses on microplastic pollution, including microplastics in sediments, miniature microplastics, and the aging of plastic in the environment. She has also worked on underwater noise in the Arctic and microplastic sensing.

Through Wild Beacon Consulting, Brandon offers consulting and advising, drawing on experience across research, science communication, teaching, impact investing, and philanthropy. Her professional work includes scientific writing, invited talks, panels, board and committee service, and mentoring. She has delivered hundreds of talks, lectures, and interviews, and shares selected television, radio, podcast, film, and print interviews on her website. The site also presents her research manuscripts, curriculum vitae, outreach, and teaching experience.