Dr. M Jackson is a geographer, glaciologist, author, and strategic science advisor whose work spans more than two decades of research across the Arctic, Antarctic, Iceland, Greenland, Scandinavia, and other rapidly changing glacier landscapes.
She helps organizations understand how climate change, environmental risk, and complex Earth systems shape decision-making—and translates rigorous science into clear, actionable insight for leaders, boards, policymakers, and the public.
- National Geographic Explorer
- National Geographic Expert
- Three-time U.S. Fulbright Scholar
- U.S. Fulbright Ambassador
- TED Fellow
- Lecturer, National Geographic Private Jet Expeditions
- Lead writer on NSF & NIH-funded initiatives
- Scientific advisor for National Geographic, Netflix, Disney+, ABC & CNN
- Ph.D., Geography, University of Oregon
Climate Risk & Strategy
Helping organizations understand physical climate risks, glacier change, water systems, and environmental uncertainty—and translate that science into practical planning.
Science Communication
Making complex climate and Earth science clear for executives, employees, investors, public audiences, and media teams.
Sustainability & Credibility
Providing independent, science-grounded insight for organizations seeking credible climate and sustainability guidance.
Thought Leadership
Bringing field authority, storytelling, and public trust to conferences, advisory boards, sponsored initiatives, and leadership programs.
Keynote & Speaking
Conferences, leadership retreats, investor days, public programs, expedition travel, and high-level gatherings where science needs to be compelling, credible, and memorable.
Strategic Advisory
Ongoing counsel for organizations navigating climate, sustainability, environmental risk, public trust, and science communication.
Project Consulting
Defined-scope support for reports, campaigns, media projects, educational initiatives, or science-forward public engagement.