ORCIDJennifer Raynor is an Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research integrates economics, ecology, and advanced analytical tools—such as econometrics, machine learning, and remote sensing—to design and evaluate conservation strategies for fisheries and wildlife.
Before joining academia, she spent nearly a decade conducting applied economic research for the U.S. federal government, most recently at NOAA Fisheries, grounding her work in real-world management needs. She serves on the Board of Directors at Global Fishing Watch and also chairs its Science Advisory Board, helping translate cutting-edge research into on-the-water improvements in ocean transparency and governance.
Her work has appeared in Science, Nature, and PNAS, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Economist, National Geographic, and the David Attenborough documentary Ocean.
Last updated: July 24, 2025
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