about me

Hi there -- welcome to my website. I'm a disaster engineer -- meaning I work at the intersection of understanding hazard mechanisms, how they effect populations, and how we can build solutions to enhance the security of all people. 

My work sits at the intersection of disaster resilience, climate risk, and science and technology policy, where I apply technical expertise in geohazards, remote sensing, and risk modeling to protect communities and critical systems from cascading threats.

From advising on global infrastructure projects to developing predictive models for geohazards, designing low-cost sensor networks for earthquake early warning, and leading cross-sector collaborations in climate risk mitigation, I have dedicated my career to making complex technical issues accessible to decision-makers and broader audiences. I have secured funding, directed interdisciplinary teams, and worked across research institutions, government agencies, and international organizations to bridge the gap between science, policy, and action.

At its core, my work is about people—those facing the frontlines of climate change, those engineering solutions for a safer future, and those shaping policy decisions that impact global resilience. I am passionate about translating highly technical research into actionable insights, ensuring that cutting-edge science informs policy, infrastructure planning, and disaster risk reduction at scale.

I thrive in high-stakes, complex environments where systems thinking, technical acumen, and human-centered innovation come together to drive meaningful change. I am particularly interested in climate security, disaster resilience, and the role of emerging technologies in risk mitigation, as well as how science and technology policy can shape a more secure and sustainable future.