Travis William Reynolds

Travis William Reynolds
Master of Science, University of Vermont, 2007

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
twreynol@u.washington.edu
802.363.3074

Areas of specialization:
International Development: Agro-Forestry; Carbon Sequestration

Travis William Reynolds started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2007. His research interests include international development, agro-forestry, and carbon sequestration.

Prior to starting his doctoral studies at the Evans School, Reynolds worked as a research and teaching assistant from 2005-06 at the University of Vermont. He also served as an agro-forestry volunteer in 2004 for the U.S. Peace Corps in Gurel Ablay Diaw, Senegal, and assistant logistics coordinator in 2000 for TimorAid in Dili, East Timor.

Reynolds decided to pursue a Ph.D. so he can work in management positions of prominent international development agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or the World Bank. He hopes to coordinate or otherwise participate in small-scale, community-driven reforestation efforts in sub-Saharan Africa that are at least partially funded through international payments for carbon sequestration.

On why Reynolds chose the Evans School, he said, “The program houses an extraordinary faculty, with interests in international development and natural resources management that is very compatible with my own education and career goals. The program is also small enough that you can actually get the faculty’s attention; they are here to help you succeed, not drum you out. Funding opportunities were also an important consideration. Plus Seattle’s not a bad place to live.”

Reynolds is the recipient of several university awards and fellowships, which include: the 2007 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, a 2005-07 U.S. Peace Corps Fellowship, and 2005 University Fellowship from the University of Vermont. He was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Brown University in 2001.

Reynolds holds a Master of Science in Community Development and Applied Economics from the University of Vermont, and a BA in international relations and French civilization from Brown University.

Curriculum Vitae (125 KB PDF)

Publications

“Energy Efficiency in Small Island States: Overcoming the ‘Island Factor’ in Saint Lucia” with B Murray, T DeSisto, and J Kolodinsky for the International Journal of Consumer Studies; 31(5):460-467; 2007

“Investing in Human and Natural Capital: An Alternative Paradigm for Sustainable Development in Awassa, Ethiopia” with Candice Huber and Joshua Farley of the University of Vermont for Ecological Economics; accepted with minor revisions - March 2008

Investing in Human and Natural Capital: An Alternative Paradigm for Sustainable Development for the 4th Biennial Conference of the United States Society for Ecological Economics at Pace University, New York, July 2007

Insights into the Equitable Financing of Watershed Projects with C Kerchner and presented by Dr. Joshua Farley to the US Environmental Protection Association, Washington, DC, March 2006

“Knowledge of Current Dietary Guidelines and Food Choice of College Students: Better Eaters Have Higher Knowledge of Dietary Guidance” with J Kolodinsky, JR Harvey-Berino, L Berlin, and R Johnson for the Journal of the American Dietetic Association; 107(8):1409-1413; 2007

“Gender and Cultural Differences in the Acceptance of Functional Foods: A Comparison of American, Canadian and French College Students” with J Kolodinsky, J Labrecque, M Doyon, F Oble, F Bellavance, and M Marquis for the Journal of American College Health, February 2007