Lena McDonough is a writer and communications specialist with a background in environmental research and policy. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Energy Science and Policy from the University of Michigan. Lena previously worked as a Communications Assistant for NOAA’s NERRS Science Collaborative, where she translated complex coastal and estuarine research into more accessible content and developed communication strategies for the program. She has a background in journalism and is passionate about renewable energy development and environmental justice.