Yesterday, the US Geological Survey published a national news release announcing five new Regional Administrators (formerly known as “directors”) for the Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs). USGS senior administrator of the National CASC, Doug Beard, stated, “They are true leaders in the fields of climate adaptation and actionable science, and they bring a wealth of valuable experience to the network.”

The new Regional Administrators are: 

• Olivia LeDee, Midwest CASC

• Molly Cross, North Central CASC

• Carrie Brown-Lima, Northeast CASC

• Suzanne Von Cooten, South Central CASC

• Stephanie McAfee, Southwest CASC

For more information about the new Regional Administrators and the CASC network, read the full news release here.