Morgan McCue

Morgan McCue is working as a professional staff member for the House Committee on Natural Resources; Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife in the U.S House of Representatives.

Morgan has an interdisciplinary background in environmental sciences and policy. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Metrology and Policy from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Sustainability and Communication from San Diego State University. Her research focused on blue carbon sequestration where she aimed to identify natural ways of sequestering carbon emissions and policy options to advance ecosystem sustainability and the value of ecosystem services. Before and throughout her studies, she worked for about five years in the climate policy space for a grassroots organization called Citizens’ Climate Lobby, where she served as their policy expert for all things related to climate, oceans, and the environment. Morgan expanded her interests in ocean and marine policy when she took on the role as an Ocean Coastal Science and Policy Fellow for NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. She used her science communication skills to advance coastal and ocean science efforts and address pressing marine policy issues. She recently completed a legislative internship for the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Throughout her career, Morgan developed a passion for improving people’s ability to effectively communicate technical science for the purpose of creating sound environmental policy. She seeks to bridge the gap between scientists and policymakers by combining a science-based approach with policy-making. Morgan is eager to work hands-on in a Legislative Committee to advance environmental policy through a scientific lens.

Born and raised on the golden West Coast, her Northern California roots sparked her love for the outdoors and desire to pursue an education and career in protecting it. In her free time, you can find her spending time with family, doing anything outdoors, reading, listening to podcasts, and visiting her favorite national parks!