About the Speakers:
 
Dr. Lisa M. Brady earned her Ph.D. in environmental history at the University of Kansas in 2003. She also holds degrees from the University of New Mexico, Montana State University-Billings, and the University of Sydney, Australia. She teaches courses on global environmental history and world history. Her research focuses on the connections between war and the environment. Her first book, forthcoming, is on nature's role in the US Civil War. Her current research is on the environmental history of conflict and development in Korea during the 20th century. Her publications include "The Wilderness of War: Nature and Strategy in the American Civil War," (Environmental History, 2005) and "Life in the DMZ: Turning a Diplomatic Failure into an Environmental Success" (Diplomatic History, 2008).

Rose Niu earned her master’s degree in natural resource planning and management from the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok and a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from the Southwest University for Ethnic Minorities in Chengdu, China. She has won numerous awards and honors, including, in 2002, being selected as one of the “25 Stars of Asia” by Business Week and a “Global Conservation Award” from Global Heritage Fund in 2004. As a native of Yunnan Province and member of the Naxi ethnic minority, Rose draws on her roots in the local community to tackle environmental challenges, while also working to improve the livelihoods of local people. Since 2001, she has directed TNC’s China Country Program, leading and managing a team of 72 staff in five offices, and representing TNC before government agencies, local and international conservation organizations, and funding agencies. Previously, Rose served as chief representative of TNC’s Yunnan Office in China, playing a leadership role in establishing the organization’s presence in China through the launch of the Yunnan Great Rivers Project in 1998.