Jeff grew up in Ohio where he gained a respect for and a genuine love of nature, taught by his father in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and along the shores of the Great Lakes. He also had truly inspirational teachers in his formative years of Jr. & Sr. high school; teachers who fostered a life-long curiosity about the world, how it works, and the importance of scientific investigation. Who inspired you to pursue the career you have chosen?

Jeff has been communicating about global climate change for fifteen years. In his own words: "Despite what can seem like a hopeless uphill battle, I still hope that informal science educators can make a difference. I believe that we have passed a tipping point, and the near future climate for humans will be very different and far less favorable than it has been up to now. However, I don't feel it is too late, and action can still mitigate the worst of the coming changes. Good communication and public education are critical to the success of this effort. Collective human choices got us into this mess; collective action can get us out, and informal science educators can help.