wildfires Experts

Michael Rawlins

Extension Associate Professor and Associate Director, Climate System Research CenterUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Michael Rawlins studies Arctic hydrology while serving as a leading regional expert on weather anomalies and the impacts of climate change.

Michael Mendez

Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public PolicyUC Irvine

Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.

Michael Prietula

Professor Emeritus in Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Bethany Bradley

Professor of Biogeography and Spatial EcologyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Bradley's research has a strong focus on invasive plants and climate change.

Veena Dubal

Associate Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: dubalv@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4860 / Office 364-200

Gustavo Vejarano

Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and SustainabilityHofstra University

Dr. Bernhardt's current research is focused on using VR technology to teach about dangerous weather conditions.

Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD

Co-Director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment; Professor Emerita | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, is an expert in environmental health, global health, and public health nursing.

Shuresh Ghimire, Ph.D.

Associate Cooperative Extension EducatorUniversity of Connecticut

Shuresh Ghimire conducts an extension education and research program in vegetable crop production and practices.

Anuradha Dugal

Director of Violence Prevention ProgramsCanadian Women's Foundation

Anuradha Dugal is responsible for all national strategies related to violence against women and girls and teen violence prevention.