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Reflections
Positive Framing in Risk Communication
One of the primary things that COMPASS staff hear from scientists and technical experts is that they want their communication efforts, in whatever form or medium, to have an impact. And, of course, impact is driven by action, whether it’s policymakers advancing new clean air regulations, a community securing their trash cans to prevent human-wildlife confli...
Leadership in Action
How a Video of a Wolf Became a Global Story — and What It Reveals About Preparation, Purpose, and Partnerships
When Dr. Kyle Artelle and his team reviewed footage from a field camera and saw a wolf pulling crab traps out of the water with remarkable purpose and efficiency, they instantly recognized its significance. What they didn’t expect was that it would be picked up by a number of major outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Th...
Announcements
COMPASS Welcomes Emily Patrolia as New Board Chair
We’re thrilled to announce that Emily Patrolia, Founder and CEO of ESP Advisors, has been elected to serve as the next Chair of the Board of Directors.
Emily founded ESP Advisors in 2020 to elevate ocean and environmental priorities, drawing on her extensive background across federal policymaking, strategic advocacy, and environmental science. Through her lead...
Reflections
Pathways for Change: Working Within, With, and Against Systems
In our work supporting change for the wellbeing of people and nature, we often face systems and practices that weren’t built for us or our goals — or in some cases, were actively designed to work against us. Like the walls of a building, these visible or invisible structures shape the paths we walk, the decisions we make, the resources we have access to, and, u...
Reflections
Transdisciplinary Research: Embedding Communication & Collaboration into the Full Research Cycle
Effective communication is reciprocal. It’s not just about getting your message across; it requires a back-and-forth between parties, where shared understanding and mutual commitments develop as both parties work towards a common goal. That kind of two-way communication is essential not just when research is ready to be shared, but from the very beginning o...