Katharine Hackett ’79

Executive Director, Princeton Environmental Institute.

As PEI’s executive director since 2006, Hackett has contributed to the vision of PEI as a world-leading interdisciplinary center of environmental studies by implementing innovations across research and teaching activities, and by establishing collaborations that expand perspectives on environmental issues. During her tenure, PEI’s research and teaching programs have expanded considerably. She is credited with implementing Princeton’s Grand Challenges program, introducing an environmental internship program, and launching innovations in the Environmental Humanities. Hackett received her bachelor’s degree from Princeton and her graduate degree from Columbia University.