Dr. Jess Sparks is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Jess’s research uses mixed social science methods to center the voices of oppressed workers in illuminating, conceptualizing, and quantifying the effects of climate and environmental change on working conditions in seafood supply chains and to provide an evidence-base to end exploitative labor practices in supply chains. Her research has informed the practice of government agencies (e.g., coast guard inspection practices), front line port welfare agencies, and unions and worker representatives. She has been a scientific advisor to the Vatican, the International Labour Organization (UN), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and various seafood companies, retailers, and trade associations.