Stephanie Kurose

Stephanie Kurose serves as the Deputy Director of Government Affairs and Senior Endangered Species Policy Specialist at the Center for Biological Diversity, where responsibilities include developing federal policy strategies to enhance protections for endangered species and engaging with Congress for resource allocation. Previous roles include Endangered Species Policy Specialist and Legal Fellow, as well as various legal positions involving environmental law and policy. Kurose's educational background includes a Doctor of Law (J.D.) focused on Environmental Law and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Environmental Policy from American University, alongside a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven.