Theo Daniels

Theo Daniels (he/him) is the Climate Policy Manager at Second Nature. In this role, he will focus on federal climate policy-related analysis, strategy, and outreach, with a specific focus on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.Before joining Second Nature, Theo earned a B.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Political Science from Howard University. Next year, he will graduate from Georgetown University with an M.S. in Environmental Metrology and Policy. His past professional experience includes: the White House Council on Environmental Quality, NASA, the U.S. Congress, the Rachel Carson Council, and more. He has done extensive research on the intersection of people and climate, focusing on pressing climate issues in the South American continent.Outside of work, Theo loves watching new movies, exploring local green spaces, and thrifting. Or, you can catch him at a conference speaking on the youth perspective of climate activism and engagement in the modern landscape. He is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker, with his thematic foci revolving around the intersections of climate, culture, and justice. He grew up in Indiana but has called the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., home for the past five years.