Jase Bernhardt
Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability · Hofstra University
Dr. Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate. His current research focuses hurricane preparedness.
Rip Tide safety Hurricanes Climatology Climate Change Weather
Stephen M. Strader, PhD
Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Stephen Strader, PhD, is an expert on the interaction of climate change, natural hazards, and society.
Tornadoes Geographic Information Systems Natural Hazards Hazards and Society Severe Weather
Dr. Bob Drost
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Robert Drost's research and teaching focus specifically emphasizes Science Communication and Natural Hazard warning.
Tornado Warning Systems Tornados
Maria Watson
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Maria Watson is an urban planner with expertise in disaster recovery.
Disaster Assistance Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery
Eric Spacek, J.D.
Assistant Vice President - Risk Control · Church Mutual
Eric Offers Insight into Risk Management and Crisis Response Protocols for Houses of Worship and Other Facilities.
Inclement Weather Preparedness Loss Prevention Loss Control Risk Management Armed Intruder Preparation and Prevention
Corene Matyas
Professor · University of Florida
Corene Matyas researches the spatial analysis of rainfall from tropical cyclones.
Rainfall Severe Weather Tropical Cyclones
James Kendra
Director, Disaster Research Center; Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware
Prof. Kendra researches emergency planning and crisis management.
Organizational Improvisation and Resilience Emergency Management Technology Disaster Planning Crisis Management Emergency Planning
Hiba Baroud
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Expert in risk, reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure against climate change and natural disasters, particularly flooding.
Climate Change Flood Mitigation Natural Disasters Resilience modeling Interdependent Systems Data Analytics
Martha Kohen
Professor/Director · University of Florida
Martha Kohen is an expert in sustainability in built environment resilience, smart buildings/cities and sustainable architecture and design.
Latin American Studies Storm Preparation Coastal Erosion Urban Design Sea Level Rise
Daniel Smith, PhD
Weingarten Endowed Assistant Professor of Nursing · Villanova University
Dr. Smith is an environmental/occupational health researcher primarily focused on the multiple health impacts of climate change on health.
Climate Change and Health Harm Reduction Kidney Health Lead Exposure Farmworkers
Kristine Jacquin, Ph.D.
Academic Program Developer and Director · Fielding Graduate University
Psychology professor and licensed clinical psychologist with a consulting practice focused on forensic and neuropsychological evaluations
Forensic Psychology Neuropsychology Substance Abuse in Interpersonal Violence Victims Use and Abuse of Prescription Psychostimulants Intellectual Disability in Capital Crimes
Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD
Professor; Co-Director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Dr. McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN is an expert in environmental health, global health, and public health nursing
Lead Exposure Climate Change Fracking and Health Immigrant Health Public Health
Nadia Matos
Manager, External Communications · CAA South Central Ontario
Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on winter driving, road trips and travel.
Road Trips Travel and Tourism Winter Driving Strategic Communications
Warren Faidley
Severe weather survival expert, media & corporate consultant / spokesperson, Tactical EMT · Self-employed
Storm and disaster survival expert - media / corporate consultant & spokesperson - storm chasing personality
On Air Personality Automotive Testing Media Consultant Storm Chaser Meteorology