Dr. Elizabeth Ryznar is a psychiatrist, professor, and environmental health advocate. The underlying thread connecting these is her unwavering desire to promote human wellness. She believes in the power of psychiatry, with its multimodal forms of treatment, to alleviate suffering. She promotes the highest standard of humanistic and evidence-based care within the profession, explaining her dedication to teaching. She also recognizes that broader socioenvironmental factors shape individual health, which is why she advocates for planetary health. Planetary health identifies how threats to Earth’s ecosystems also harm human health. Dr. Ryznar has been a pioneer in her work on how plastic pollution impacts brain health. She aims to inspire community members, business leaders, and political representatives to implement actionable solutions to improve everyone’s well-being. Learn more about Dr. Ryznar’s work: