Jessica Hernandez, Ph.D.
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Dr. Jessica Hernandez is an Indigenous scientist, climate justice leader, and author of Binnizá (Zapotec) and Maya Ch'orti' descent. Her work bridges Indigenous science, traditional ecological knowledge, and Western frameworks to address environmental crises. She is the founder of the nonprofit Earth Daughters and is known for her acclaimed book, Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science.
Awards
['Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist in Science & Technology (2022)', 'Bruce Piasecki and Andrea Masters Award on Business and Society Writing (2022)']
Notable Works
['Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science', 'Growing Papaya Trees: Nurturing Indigenous Roots During Climate Displacement']
