Bridging Science and Policy for Effective Environmental Management

Swapnil Mishra is an Environmental Science Build Fellow at DREAM Venture Labs, where he collaborates with students leading projects that bridge science and policy for effective environmental management. Swapnil is also a Solar Energy Specialist at Sunbender LLC, where he focuses on leveraging his advanced knowledge of environmental science to educate users and raise awareness about the significant benefits of solar energy for both the environment and individual budgets in the United States. Swapnil has over three years of experience in the environmental field. Before his current positions, he worked as a Health Physicist for DDES, LLC, and CN Associates, Inc., as well as an Analytical Chemist for Alpha Analytical. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Environmental Studies from Knox College in Galesburg, IL, and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from Clark University in Worcester, MA. A fun fact about Swapnil is that he recently started a “Dream Club” in Boston, where participants share a dream they’ve recently had to be collectively psychoanalyzed by the group, exploring the narratives scripted by the subconscious.