Brie Lindsey has operated at the boundary of science and policy in California for more than a decade, with experience growing expert networks, innovating on delivery of services, translating complex technical information, and developing personnel capacity. With a strong belief that science needs to be part of evidence-based policymaking, and an appreciation of the rich talent and experience found throughout California’s science and practitioner research communities, her approach to incorporating science advising is rooted in the desires to serve, connect, and help lift those who wish to meaningfully contribute to a stronger California. At OST, Brie’s driving goals are to respond to state ocean science priorities and horizon-scan to foster equitable science solutions to the challenges facing coastal communities and ocean ecosystems in California.
Prior to joining the OST team in 2024, Brie was the Interim Co-CEO and Director of Science Services at the California Council on Science and Technology. Brie has also served as a CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellow placed with the California State Senate Office of Research; a field researcher at Oregon State University, University of Arizona, UC Berkeley; and even the manager of a Community-Based Sustainable Agriculture program for a small farm in Oregon.
Brie received her Ph.D. in Oceanography from Oregon State University, and a B.A. in Environmental Sciences from UC Berkeley. She is based in Sacramento.
