As CUAHSI’s Director of Finance, Maureen will focus on regulatory compliance and overseeing annual audits. Maureen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our accounting team, having previously held key leadership roles in accounting departments within the non-profit sector.

Fun Fact: Maureen enjoys watching the Premier League and her favorite team is Chelsea.

As Senior Software Specialist, Scott will offer us some much-needed stability in our software development and maintenance activities, which is important for the long-term sustainability of HydroShare. Scott will continue to support the HydroShare team and the CZ Hub data portal development as we develop a transition plan with our USU colleagues. Scott has a B.S. degree in computer science from Utah State and will remain in Logan.

Abner Bogan (he/him) supports interdisciplinary research teams in the Critical Zone Network to solve data management/curation issues and assists in CUAHSI education and outreach initiatives. Prior to joining CUAHSI, Abner worked at a Canadian-based startup developing new chemistries for water treatment. He has a MASc in Chemical and Biological Engineering and a MEL in Clean Energy Engineering from the University of British Columbia, along with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo.

Fun Fact: Abner is an avid musician/producer and loves to practice Spanish!

Anthony Castronova is a Senior Research Hydrologist at CUAHSI. In this role, he manages a small team of scientists that design and develop software solutions to bridge the gap between CUAHSI’s data initiatives and the scientific applications that they support. Anthony’s work emphasizes the synergy between hydrologic data and software engineering with a specific focus on hydrologic modeling, cloud computing, and reproducible science. Prior to joining CUAHSI, Anthony was a Research Assistant Professor at Utah State University in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering where his research focused on integrated modeling solutions, hydrologic data interoperability, and web service standards. Anthony holds a B.S in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of South Carolina. In Anthony’s spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, fly fishing, skiing, and mountain biking.

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Prior to joining CUAHSI, Emily worked as a Shorebird Monitor at Cape Cod National Seashore where she located and monitored nesting endangered shorebirds. Emily holds a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Tampa, an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, and a Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines Associate certification from the Waterfront Alliance. In her free time, Emily enjoys getting outdoors and practicing making the perfect s'more!

Fun Fact: Emily recently completed her fourth marathon.

Clara leads CUAHSI’s Water Data and Compute Services user support and stakeholder engagement activities. This includes a wide range of tasks that help to develop, design, test, support, and market CUAHSI Water Data and Compute Services. Clara completed an M.S. in Hydrogeology at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, where she studied groundwater flow and nutrient transformation in unconfined coastal aquifers. She has experience with several groundwater flow and transport models, including MODFLOW, MT3DMS, SEAWAT, and PHT3D.

Fun Fact: Clara is a second degree black belt and loves to crochet!

Summer Conley (she/her) is the Program and Operations Assistant at CUAHSI. She applies her expertise in program development, operations management, and nonprofit accounting to support CUAHSI's daily operations and project execution. She is passionate about advancing organizational efficiency and fostering impactful collaboration within the water science community. She received her B.S. in Public Policy and Administration from James Madison University, with minors in Political Science and Nonprofit Management, and is dedicated to enhancing the operational success of scientific and educational institutions. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her dogs, Billy and Skunk.

Fun Fact: Summer has been fostering rescue animals for over ten years!

Devin is originally from Montana but studied Environmental Engineering in New York and now lives in Brattleboro, VT with his partner and son. He is passionate about open-source software and reproducible science that contributes to the needs of people and planet. When not working, you will find him skiing with the family, running with the dog, or nose deep in a fantasy novel.

Fun Fact: I took my first official hydrology class in Ithaca, NY (the land of GORGES) but my first practical lessons with water took place on the Yellowstone River, where my parents were both Park Rangers!

As the Accountant for CUAHSI, Laura manages the day-to-day financial activities. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Boston with a BS in Accounting and Suffolk University with an MBA. Prior to joining CUAHSI, she held various administrative and faculty positions in higher education. Outside of work she volunteers at a farm that trains beautiful Golden Retrievers to be service dogs and is active in the autism community.

Fun Fact: Laura is an amateur runner and hopes to complete her first marathon in 2024.

Irene Garousi-Nejad is a research scientist at CUAHSI, where she supports CUAHSI's water science research and education activities and extends CUAHSI's capabilities in hydrologic modeling, data analysis, and cloud computing. Before joining CUAHSI, Irene worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Earth System Science at Stanford University. She holds a doctoral degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah Water Research Laboratory at Utah State University and a master's degree in Agricultural Engineering – Water Resources Engineering from the University of Tehran.

Fun Fact: Irene enjoys hiking, reading, painting, and learning about outer space.

Sandesh is a Software Engineer at CUAHSI, where he develops and maintains a range of software platforms. His work focuses on ensuring these platforms are both stable and highly functional, playing a vital role in advancing data-driven research in hydrology and environmental sciences

Fun Fact: Sandesh is a passionate cricket fan and enjoys experimenting with traditional Indian recipes in his free time!

As Science Education and Outreach Specialist, Julia manages the development and execution of CUAHSI’s education and outreach activities. Julia graduated from Boston University with a BA in Earth and Environmental Sciences. During her time at BU she completed research investigating the impact of Canada geese populations on Charles River water quality. Outside of work she enjoys trying out new recipes and spending time exploring outdoors.

Fun Fact: Julia spent 6 months in New Zealand, and another month readjusting to driving on the right side of the road.  

Lisa assists in executing the organization's strategy to engage CUAHSI's constituency, including the CUAHSI member organizations, the broader science community, and the general public. Lisa creates visual and textual content, develops and implements internal and external communications strategies, and promotes CUAHSI programs and services through print and online material, monthly newsletters, and social media. She has a bachelor's degree in Costume and Textile Design from Univ. of California, Davis, and an MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University.

Fun Fact: Lisa loves partner dancing and her favorite styles are Hustle, Cha Cha and Salsa on 2!

Lindsay Platt (she/her) applies data science techniques to support CUAHSI business operations and interdisciplinary research through automated data processing, reporting, and visualizations. She is passionate about reproducibility and helping scientists discover that coding can be fun! Prior to CUAHSI, Lindsay was a Water Data Scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey where she led the water computational training program, automated data workflows, authored data releases, and developed data visualizations. She received her B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and is currently completing an M.S. in Freshwater and Marine Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Fun Fact: Lindsay loves to spend time on two wheels, from racing cyclocross to recreational mountain biking and commuting around town - rain, shine, or snow!

Jordan Read (he/him) is the Executive Director at CUAHSI. In this role, Jordan develops and implements the overall strategy for CUAHSI, maintains and builds partner relationships, and helps to ensure sustainability of the organization. Prior to joining CUAHSI, Jordan established the U.S. Geological Survey Water Data Science Branch to advance capabilities in modeling, data visualization, and reproducible science. Jordan has a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Fluid Mechanics) from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Fun Fact: Prior to his water career, Jordan was a drummer in a touring band and ran a local record label.

As Technical Director, Martin leads the development of CUAHSI’s data services and contributes to software engineering and IT management. Prior to joining CUAHSI, Martin worked as a GIS/software engineer for a company providing data collection application for disaster relief. Prior to that, he started a GIS company in Germany. Martin holds a Diplom Geography (MSc equivalent) from the University Marburg an der Lahn, Germany. Outside of work, Martin enjoys playing soccer.

Fun Fact: Martin is a big fan of islands and waterfalls.

Veronica Sosa Gonzalez is the Education Program Manager at CUAHSI. In this role, she designs and executes educational programs, engages with the standing committees, and administers the grants programs. Veronica holds a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, as well as an M.S. and PhD in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont. She holds certifications from the National Research Mentoring Network and Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research. Since 2016, she has been working on pipeline programs and initiatives to diversify the STEM workforce.

Fun Fact: Veronica enjoys travelling, cooking, boating and home renovation projects. 

Leah Turner (she/her) is the Director of Education and Strategic Partnerships at CUAHSI. In this role, she leads efforts to expand educational programs and cultivate strategic partnerships that advance water science research and helps create sustainability for the organization. Leah is a social scientist with a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Ohio University. Previously, She served as the Program Director for GeoSTEM Career Exploration and Workforce Development at the University of Texas Jackson School of Geosciences, where she led complex initiatives and garnered support from key stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and prominent organizations in the energy sector. Her expertise lies in translating complex data into actionable strategies to drive innovation and she is committed to building strong networks that support the next generation of leaders in water science research.

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Fun Fact: In 2019, Leah was inducted to the Sport Hall of Fame at West Virginia State University where she played Volleyball and ran track for the Yellow Jackets.

Neal DeBuhr is the Quality Assurance Engineer at CUAHSI. He leads the software and quality assurance activities. Before CUAHSI, he improved business operations through software implementation, process optimization, and systems integration. Neal holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. Outside of work, Neal enjoys snowboarding and rock climbing.

Fun Fact: Neal built amateur pinball machines in high school.