Founding Partner | Climate Adaptation Partners
Dr. Janice Barnes, founding partner of Climate Adaptation Partners, a NYC WBE emphasizing adaptation planning, advocacy, and partnership-building, prioritizes the relationship between climate change, design, and public health. She’s a member of the New York City Panel on Climate Change where she co-chairs the Health Working Group, a lead author for UCCRN ARC 3.3 COVID-19, Climate Change and Cities, a curriculum developer for UPENN on climate and health, and co-chair of the AIA National Resilience Advisory Group. Prior to starting CAP, Janice led the global resilience lab for Perkins+Will, working with 24 offices across multiple countries to advance resilience in concert with in-country initiatives. Janice has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, a M.S.in Architecture from the University of Michigan, a M. Arch from Tulane University, a B. Arch. from the University of Tennessee and a Certificate in Municipal Finance from the University of Chicago and Lincoln Land.