Shakira is an assistant professor currently teaching several physical science courses including Earth Science, Coastal and Marine Science, Environmental Science and Geology. Having spent 10 years working in coastal hazard assessments and climate change resilience in the Caribbean, she brings this experience into the classroom and is committed to empowering students with a greater understanding of earth’s processes. Through both active learning and field-based activities, she strives to help her students understand the dynamic planet and the role these processes play in our lives. Outside the classroom she shares her passion for the environment with the wider college community, serving as advisor to the student Sustainability Club and as a member of the college’s Sustainability Committee.