Maxine A. Burkett of University of Hawai‘i at M?noa William S. Richardson School of Law will work as a Senior Advisor with the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, where she will work with former Secretary of State John Kerry on international climate change issues and negotiations.
“The University of?Hawai?i?is immensely proud of Professor Burkett’s appointment and we recognize the importance of having such a gifted and experienced professional step into this critical role,” said?UH?M?noa Provost?Michael Bruno. “Maxine’s knowledge and passion have inspired and informed so many of our students, and this knowledge and passion will now be put to use on a grand scale to address one of the greatest crises of our time—climate change.”