Michael Shank
Michael Shank, Ph.D., holds a B.F.A. in Theater from ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University and is the Communications Director for the , a group of international cities committed to achieving aggressive long-term carbon reduction goals, and the a peer-to-peer network of local government professionals from cities across the United States and Canada dedicated to creating a healthier environment, economic prosperity, and increased social equity.
Michael’s professional career includes leading press and/or policy shops at the , , , , , , and more.
Michael’s academic career includes a Ph.D. from George Mason University’s and is focused on climate conflict. Michael is adjunct faculty at New York University’s , where he teaches graduate courses on Sustainable Development, Power and Politics and Climate and Security. Shank is also adjunct faculty and a board member at George Mason University’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, where he teaches graduate courses on Communicating Conflict, and a senior fellow at the JustJobs Network.
Michael is a former columnist for the Washington Post and US News & World Report and a regular contributor to USA Today, ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµGuardian, TIME Magazine, MSNBC, Fortune, and Fast Company.
Michael lives in the Hudson Highlands and serves on the City of Peekskill’s Conservation Advisory Council and the for Journal News.
