Author

Amanda Leland

1 book, 2026

Amanda Leland is an environmental leader and nonfiction author who co-wrote Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions with James Workman. She is executive director of the Environmental Defense Fund and previously led its global Oceans program, focusing on reversing overfishing and supporting sustainable fishing communities. Leland holds a master’s degree in marine biology and writes about practical solutions for ocean conservation and climate-related challenges.