Prof. Dr. Sabine O'hara is a professor at the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), University of the District of Columbia, Washington, USA. She earned doctoral and Master’s degrees in environmental and agricultural economics from the University of Göttingen, Germany. She serves on the board of several national and international organizations, including as past president of the International Society for Ecological Economics and the US Society of Ecological Economics, and as an editorial board member of several academic journals including Ecological Economics. Dr. O’Hara is a respected author, researcher, and higher-education executive, and is well known for her expertise in sustainable economic development, community-based assessment, urban agriculture, and global education. She has experience in virtually every aspect of university administration, including curriculum development, strategic planning, program accreditation, participatory research, and international partnerships.