Patrick Drupp

Patrick Drupp, Ph.D., currently serves as the Director of Climate Policy and Advocacy at the Sierra Club, a position held since November 2019. Prior experience includes roles as Deputy Legislative Director and Associate Director for Legislative and Administrative Advocacy focused on climate policy. Patrick has also worked in political campaign roles, including as Deputy State Director for Inslee for America and Communications Director for Tina Belge for SC Senate 6. A background in legislative issues was further developed during a fellowship with Senator Jeff Merkley's office, concentrating on energy, environment, and climate issues. Prior to these roles, Patrick worked as an Education Program Specialist at NOAA, and contributed to public engagement on marine science. An extensive academic background includes a PhD in Geochemical Oceanography from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where prior education consisted of an MS in Oceanography and a BS in Physics.