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Ben HalpernPrincipal InvestigatorIn addition to serving as the Principal Investigator for the WWRI project, Ben Halpern is the Executive Director of the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS). His research focuses on a broad range of topics at the intersection of marine ecology and conservation science. Halpern is also a professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Cat FongLead Project Scientist & Project ManagerDr. Cat Fong’s research focuses primarily on social and ecological resilience and includes field, lab, and modeling work. Fong joined NCEAS in 2020 as a research scientist to explore how aquaculture could be leveraged as a sustainability solution. Fong earned a BA and a PhD in Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Rachel KingPostdoctoral ScientistAs a Postdoctoral Scientist at NCEAS, Rachel King’s research focuses on understanding and improving our capacity to monitor biodiversity and investigates key traits that influence the resilience of biodiversity to disturbances like fire. More broadly, King’s research explores the consequences of anthropogenic disturbances on species and ecosystem processes. King earned a BA from Scripps College and a PhD in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
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Carlo BroderickData AnalystCarlo Broderick is passionate about using data science to measure and manage environmental externalities. He also has a special interest in satellite image and machine learning technology and its potential impact on sustainable development. Broderick holds a master's degree in Environmental Data Science from UC Santa Barbara, a Project Management Professional certification from UC Berkeley, and a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Economics from UC Santa Cruz.
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Joe DeCesaroData AnalystJoe DeCesaro is a data analyst currently working on the WWRI project and a research project focused on the changing environmental pressures of global diet shift. He previously worked on research at NCEAS that focused on marine aquaculture and climate change. DeCesaro received his undergraduate degree in materials engineering from Cal Poly - SLO and master's degree in Environmental Data Science from UCSB.
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The WWRI Working Group
Our team works with an external group of experts in forestry, fire ecology, computing, and other disciplines.
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Ilkay Altintas, UC San Diego
Oliver Brandes, University of Victoria Joan Dudney, UC Santa Barbara Winslow Hansen, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Shefali Juneja Lakhina, Wonder Labs Miranda Mockrin, US Forest Service |
Max Moritz, UC Santa Barbara
Connor Nolan, Stanford University Malcolm North, US Forest Service Marek Smith, The Nature Conservancy Claire Tortorelli, UC Davis |
The WWRI Advisory Committee
We periodically seek feedback from individuals with specialized knowledge and experience. The Advisory Committee includes:
Sarah Anderson, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UC Santa Barbara
John Battles, UC Berkeley
Dr. Lori D. Daniels, Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, University of British Columbia
Frank Frievalt, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute, Cal Poly
Leslie Jones, American Forests (on detail to USDA-Natural Resources & Environment through February 2025)
Ann Kapusta, Earth Fire Alliance
Matthew Wibbenmeyer, Resources for the Future
John Battles, UC Berkeley
Dr. Lori D. Daniels, Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, University of British Columbia
Frank Frievalt, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute, Cal Poly
Leslie Jones, American Forests (on detail to USDA-Natural Resources & Environment through February 2025)
Ann Kapusta, Earth Fire Alliance
Matthew Wibbenmeyer, Resources for the Future
