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Scientista
The Scientista Podcast—hosted by renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and former Assistant Secretary of State Monica Medina—spotlights trailblazing women redefining leadership by putting science first.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Scientista
Latest Episodes
Katharine Hayhoe — How to Talk About Climate So People Listen
Climate scientist and communicator Dr. Katharine Hayhoe joins the Scientista Podcast to break down the most powerful climate solution we have: our voice. In this episode, she shares how to make climate conversations more effective—and more huma...
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How One Bird Changed Everything: Patricia Zurita on Her Path to Global Conservation Leadership
What does a bright-red bird have to do with global conservation? For Patricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer at Conservation International, it was the Andean cock-of-the-rock that first sparked her passion for protecting nature. In this episode...
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Inside the Climate Fight: Lora Snyder on Defending Progress and What’s Next
How do we protect the climate policies that shape our future? Lora Snyder, former Staff Director for the House Natural Resources Committee, joins The Scientista Podcast to break down the fight for renewable energy, coastal restoration,...
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A Life of Service: Tamara Wilds Lawson on Leadership and Impact
How does representation shape leadership? In this episode of The Scientista Podcast, Tamara Wilds Lawson, President & CEO of the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, shares how growing up around strong women in leadership shaped her...
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Behind the Scenes of Pandemic Response: Dr. Nikki Romanik on Science, Policy, and Trust
How do you stop the next pandemic before it starts? Dr. Nikki Romanik, former Deputy Director and Chief of Staff for the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness, has spent her career answering that question. In this episode of The Scien...
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