Leah Gerber researches marine conservation ecology, and environmental leadership and communication. Gerber’s research, teaching, and leadership advance the integration of science in decision processes to achieve sustainable biodiversity outcomes. As one of the world’s leading conservation scientists, Gerber frequently serves on globally significant bodies charting the future course of conservation.

She is a professor in the School of Life Sciences and the founding director of the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes. The Center for Biodiversity Outcomes brings together individuals and groups — from academic, nonprofit, policy and corporate sectors — to achieve common goals of biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of natural resources in the 21st century."

Gerber is a recognized media source on global change and biodiversity and has been interviewed by The Economist, POLITICO, Time and other reputable media publications.