As an interdisciplinary researcher, Yan Zhu (Joanna) holds a B.E. in Environmental Engineering (2006), a M.Sc. in Environmental Management (2009), and a Ph.D. in Science Education (2015). Her volunteering experience at environmental organizations (e.g., WWF, Friends of Nature) and work experience as an outdoor educator (e.g., Wolf Ridge ELC and W. Alton Jones EEC) led her into the field of environmental education.