I’m a Senior Social Scientist at UCAR/CPAESS, supporting NOAA’s National Weather Service. In this role, I serve as a coordinator for social science applications at NWS/NCEP (the National Centers for Environmental Prediction, the national-level forecasting Centers of the NWS).

My position was created to help guide the application of social science knowledge across the National Centers, including through engagement with NWS operational forecasters, NWS partners, academic and federal researchers, and community organizations. I also engage with community, operational and partner groups to identify application-centered social science research needs.

Scientific Research: I specialize in behavioral science focused on weather and climate risk, especially informed decision-making to support warning response, and issues in the communication of forecast uncertainty.

Community Service and Outreach: Associate Editor for Weather, Climate, and Society; AMS Planning Commission (incoming Commissioner). WeatherBrains podcast co-host.