Amy D. Cabaniss

Adjunct Professor

Education:

• Ph.D. Antioch University New England – Environmental Studies
• M.B.A. University of New Haven – Management and Organization
• B.S.University of New Hampshire – Environmental Conservation

Professional Experience:

• 2022 – present Adjunct Professor, Master of Energy and Environmental Management Program, NRE, UConn
• 2018 – present Adjunct Professor, Communications Department, URI
• 2021 – 2022 Research Scientist, NRE
• 2015 – 2022 Adjunct Professor, Master of Business Administration Program, School of Business, SCSU
• 2019 – 2021 Visiting Assistant Extension Educator, NRE

Courses Taught:

• NRE 5210 Communications for Environmental Decision Makers
• NRE 5225 Sustainable Use of Ocean Resources
• NRE 5230 Sustainability Leadership in Organizations

Research Interests:

I have an established career in environmental education and communication with applied research in conservation psychology to foster environmentally responsible behavior. I focus on using behavior change theories and community-based social marketing approaches to motivate behavior primarily related to solid waste management and sustainability.

Recent Books:

Editor of: Producer Responsibility in Practice, Bernan Press (forthcoming in 2024);Perspectives on Product Stewardship by Scott Cassel/PSI, Bernan Press (2023);Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste, Bernan Press (2018) and Government Institutes Press (2008)