Team
We are a partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey and a consortium of nine university and non-university partners. Our consortium is hosted by the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group and includes the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Boise State University, Northwest Indian College, Oregon State University, Portland State University, University of Montana, Washington State University and Western Washington University.
Directors
Our directors — housed at the U.S. Geological Survey and our consortium host, the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group — provide strategic direction and management for our programs.

Scott Kalafatis
Deputy University Director
University of Washington
Meade Krosby
University Director
University of Washington
Leona Svancara
Assistant Regional Administrator
U.S. Geological Survey
Consortium Leadership Team
Our Consortium Leadership Team includes co-leads from each institution, who help guide the work of the NW CASC and serve as the administrative point of contact to the NW CASC at their respective organizations.

Jan Boll
Consortium Co-Lead
Washington State University
Solomon Dobrowski
Consortium Co-Lead
University of Montana
Selina Heppell
Consortium Co-Lead
Oregon State University
Kelly Hopping
Consortium Co-Lead
Boise State University
Paul Loikith
Consortium Co-Lead
Portland State University
Emma Norman
Consortium Co-Lead
Northwest Indian College
Julie Padowski
Consortium Co-Lead
Washington State University
John Rybczyk
Consortium Co-Lead
Western Washington University
Staff
Our staff run our programs, conduct research, engage with partners at state and federal agencies and Tribal organizations, communicate with our audiences, and support grant administration. Our team members are employed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.

Kylie Avery
Assistant Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Michiko Beauchamp
Data Steward
U.S. Geological Survey
John Bradford
Research Ecologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Eva Colberg
Research Scientist
University of Washington
Jenny Dettmann
Program Coordinator
University of Washington
Elise Elliott-Smith
Training Coordinator
U.S. Geological Survey
Patrick Freeland
Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Darcy Gould
Communications Manager
University of Washington
Grace Molino
Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Washington
Lindsey Thurman
Partnerships Ecologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Cristina Urrutia
Grants and Financial Manager
EarthLab, University of Washington