Chrissy Pepino is a Research & Policy Analyst with Earthjustice’s Northern Rockies Office in Bozeman, Montana. In her role, she supports environmental litigation and advocacy by conducting research, analyzing technical information, preparing legal and policy documents, and collaborating with clients, experts, government officials, and community stakeholders.

Prior to joining Earthjustice, Chrissy served as a Junior Project Manager with The Trust for Public Land, where she managed conservation planning projects, coordinated stakeholder engagement efforts, and conducted research and analysis related to parks, trails, and open space initiatives.

Chrissy’s background combines environmental management, communications, and conservation planning. An AmeriCorps alumna, she earned a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from Chapman University. She is recognized for her strengths in research, analytical writing, and environmental policy, and is passionate about advancing conservation and environmental justice efforts.

Chrissy has been with Earthjustice since 2018.