Green Festivals - Michelle Jost

Michelle Jost

Michelle Jost is the Conservation Programs Manager for the John G. Shedd Aquarium where she manages the Right Bite sustainable seafood awareness program, the Green Initiative, and the West Indian Rock Iguana in-situ monitoring project. Michelle serves on Chicago’s Green Museums Steering Committee and the American Zoo and Aquarium Association’s Green Scientific Advisory Group.
Before joining the Shedd team, Michelle worked closely with scientists worldwide to develop volunteer-based research expeditions for the international non-profit, Earthwatch Institute. While with Earthwatch, she traveled to Africa, the Caribbean, and Mexico to assist with field research on community health, Leatherback sea turtles, and whale sharks, respectively. Michelle also spent time with Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, New England Aquarium, and Museum of Science-Boston as a conservation educator. Before embarking on her career, Michelle graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Conservation.