A native of Detroit, Jalonne earned a Ph.D. in environmental health sciences from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, a master's degree in environmental engineering from Southern Methodist University and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Northwestern University. She has recently completed a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She is a highly regarded scientist, writer, speaker, researcher, people-connector and problem-solver. She continues to share her authentic voice and perspective-- nationally and internationally--by way of 100s of speaking engagements, and board service to the American Geophysical Union, the National Academies of Sciences, the National Institutes of Health, a Detroit-based African-American woman led foundation- the Minerva Education and Development Foundation. She is a professorial lecturer in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University and also a life-time member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Jalonne has been recognized for her work and impact by a range of organizations, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Grist Magazine, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and a runner-up in the Mrs. Michigan America Pageant; she's been featured on various media platforms, including CBS Morning News, The University of Michigan's Population Health Podcast, Next City Magazine, and several other outlets for her work climate change, water equity, race and mental health. When she is not 'rolling up her sleeves,' Jalonne enjoys writing poetry, dancing and spending time with her husband and amazing daughters, Arielle and Jeannelyn, and their three pets.
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