ABOUT ME.

I’m Dr. Janne B. Haugen, a fisheries ecologist, marine policy specialist, and sustainability strategist with over a decade of experience bridging science, regulatory policy, and stakeholder engagement. My work focuses on turning complex social-ecological challenges into practical, actionable solutions that support resilient ecosystems, sustainable ocean use, and evidence-based decision-making.

I currently work as a Fisheries Ecologist with IBSS Corp in support of NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, where I contribute to research and policy efforts on fisheries management, highly migratory species, and ecosystem-based management.

Throughout my career, I have led interdisciplinary research teams, advised international scientific advisory groups, and facilitated workshops that bring together policymakers, scientists, industry, and communities. My work spans ecosystem-based management, fisheries management, offshore wind, and highly migratory species. I thrive at the intersection of science and policy, helping organizations reach their sustainability goals.

Originally from Norway, I hold a BSc from the University of South-Eastern Norway (including a semester at Prescott College in Arizona), an MSc from the University of Aberdeen, and a PhD from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology (UMass SMAST). Before pursuing a scientific career, I served in the infantry of the Norwegian Army—an experience that shaped my collaborative, solutions-focused, and disciplined approach to leadership.

In addition to my research and policy work, I’m available for consulting and advisory roles, offering expertise in ecosystem-based management, fisheries, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategy.

Find my peer-reviewed research articles here and pre-order my textbook, Marine Ecosystem-Based Management , due for release fall 2025 here.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about being in and on the water. I enjoy spearfishing, hiking Rhode Island’s coastline, and teaching yoga.

A woman (Janne Haugen) with long, wavy brown hair and blue eyes smiling a sunny day, with a river, trees, and houses visible in the background.