Policy · Planning · Research
Christopher Carl Wilkins
MPAff & MCRP candidate at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the University of Texas at Austin. Working at the intersection of urban economics, climate adaptation, and democratic governance.
About
Christopher Carl Wilkins is an MPAff & MCRP candidate at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the University of Texas at Austin. His work sits at the intersection of urban economics, climate adaptation, and democratic governance.
Before graduate school, Christopher worked as a public school history teacher in Dallas, Texas, where he developed curriculum, analyzed student outcomes, and advocated for improved conditions for educators and students.
His current research explores the economic consequences of climate displacement, examining how relocation policies can unintentionally disrupt livelihoods by separating households from economic networks.
Christopher is also engaged in applied policy and organizing efforts on education funding, tenant protections, sustainable food systems, and strengthening local journalism ecosystems across Texas.
