Molly Greene is an American painter based in Los Angeles, California. Prior to pursuing her artistic career, Greene spent a decade in academia. She earned a Master of Environmental Science (MESc) from Yale University in 2013, followed by a PhD in American Studies in 2019. Throughout her studies, her research encompassed a wide range of topics, including gender and sexuality, post-humanism, and animal studies, among others. Greene began showcasing her artwork in 2018, marking the start of her career as an exhibiting artist in the United States.