Lea Fortmann

Lea Fortmann

Associate Professor, Economics

Lea Fortmann’s teaching and research interests focus on environmental economics and international sustainable development. Prior to completing her PhD in the Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) department at Ohio State, she received her MPA at the Evans School of Public Affairs with a focus on environmental policy. Her previous research experience includes examining the impact of improved water sources on household time-use in rural Ethiopia and the effectiveness of community forest concessions on reducing deforestation in the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Guatemala. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Zambia from 03’-05’ where she focused on rural aquaculture development.

OFFICE HOURS

M 10–11 a.m., W 1–2 p.m., TH 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m, or by appointment.

Education
BA Gonzaga University 2003
MPA University of Washington 2007
PhD Ohio State University Columbus 2014
Classes
Environmental & Nat Res Econ ECON 225-A Spring 2024
Race, Gender, and Poverty SSI2 197-A Spring 2024
Introduction to Econometrics ECON 284-A Fall 2024
Senior Thesis Seminar ECON 411-A Fall 2024

Contact Information

McIntyre 213I