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Keith Sherburn Meteorologist - NWS Rapid City |
Hello! My name is Keith Sherburn. I received my B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in 2011, and my M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from NC State University in 2013 and 2018, respectively. Currently, I am a meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office in Rapid City, SD. Prior to arriving in Rapid City, I was a Pathways Intern at the Raleigh, NC forecast office while completing my Ph.D. As a meteorologist at NWS Rapid City, I am responsible for issuing public weather forecasts—including watch, warning, and advisory products for hazardous weather—for portions of northeastern WY and western SD. Additionally, I provide weather support to core partners in emergency management, law enforcement, and other local, state, and federal agencies on an as-needed basis. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about careers in the NWS or the application process. I'm happy to help with resumes or interview preparation! Additionally, feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat about graduate school opportunities, particularly in the field of severe convection. |
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Matt Beitscher Meteorologist - NWS St. Louis |
Hi there! I am a meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in St. Louis, MO. There, I serve as the Fire Weather Program co-focal point, GIS team leader, and head up our virtual school presentation program. I got my Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology from SUNY Oneonta, my Master's Degree in Meteorology from Saint Louis University, and am a proud community college graduate. During my time at SLU, I studied synoptic patterns conducive to Southern Great Plains Wildfire Outbreaks, and I've been fascinated by fire weather ever since. I was fortunate enough to get a Pathways position at NWS St. Louis, and was able to convert to a meteorologist position in 2020. I am also heavily involved with the AMS, serving on the Board on Community Service, Social Media Team, Committee on Weather Analysis and Forecasting, and Committee on Hydrology in addition to BOGM. I was helped tremendously by the AMS when I was a student, and promised to give back to the Society through my career. In my spare time, I play tennis, drink plenty of coffee, visit different breweries (which St. Louis has a ton of) and go on runs with my wife and our dog Bowie. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] about Pathways, entry-level NWS positions, fire weather, GIS, or volunteering in the AMS! |
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Nicole Casamassina Hydrologist - NWS Southeast River Forecast Center |
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Bradley Carlberg |
Hello, everyone! My name is Brad Carlberg. I received my Bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University in 2014, and my Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2018. I am currently a meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office in Columbia, SC. I began my career in the NWS in 2018 as a meteorologist at the Pueblo, CO forecast office. In the Spring of 2021, I transferred to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center where I served as a hydrometeorological analysis support (HAS) forecaster. In late 2022, I made the transition back to the forecast office life in Columbia. Having experience in various NWS line offices, climates, and geographical locations has given me a unique perspective of the various opportunities available within the NWS. One of my favorite things to do in my free time is travel, both locally and across the country. Whether it’s traveling with my family or going solo, learning about the history of a location is hard to beat, which there is plenty of history to learn about in and around the Columbia area (Charleston and Savannah for instance). I’ve even been known to partake in a ghost tour or two while traveling. Please reach out if you have any questions about applying to the NWS or if you have general questions about the career opportunities. Also, don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss graduate school (or ghost tours). |
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Rodney Cuevas |
Rodney Cuevas is an air quality meteorologist employed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. In his role, he serves as the manager of the Air Quality Management Branch, overseeing various critical functions. This includes managing the air quality forecasting program, supervising the state's ambient air monitoring network responsible for collecting data on pollutants specified by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and conducting PSD dispersion modeling for both new and existing facilities. The primary objective of this program is to ensure that Mississippi complies with the Clean Air Act's standards for the six criteria pollutants: Ozone, Particulate Matter, CO, NO2, SO2, and Pb. Rodney earned his B.S. in Meteorology with a minor in Geography from the University of South Alabama in 2006. In 2023, he achieved Board Certification as an Environmental Scientist through the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. Rodney joined BOGM in January 2023 and can be contacted at [email protected]. |
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Derek Dornsife |
My name is Derek Dornsife. I am a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, pursuing a degree in my lifelong passion of meteorology. My interests involve weather analysis and forecasting, specifically when it comes to severe weather. I am also interested in operational research. My goals are to obtain a doctorate in meteorology and to work for the Storm Prediction Center. In addition to being involved with the AMS BOGM as a student member, I am also treasurer of the Omaha-Offutt Chapter of the AMS/NWA and a student volunteer at the NWS Omaha/Valley forecast office. Previously, I was a student volunteer at the NWS North Platte forecast office, where I gained upper-air certification. Please reach out at [email protected] if I can be of any offering at all! |
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Somer Erickson |
A Meteorologist by trade, Dr. Somer Erickson has spent over 17 years bridging the gap between Meteorology and Emergency Management. For the past nine years, Dr. Erickson implemented and serves as the inaugural FEMA Liaison (LNO) to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) located in Norman, Oklahoma. In addition to her role as FEMA LNO to the SPC, she was tasked with assisting to implement the new FEMA LNO position at the National Water Center, where she was previously deployed. Prior to joining FEMA, Dr. Erickson spent several years as an Emergency Management Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Norman, OK. In addition to her work with FEMA and within Emergency Management, she has worked as a Research Associate for the University of Oklahoma (OU)/Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorology Studies (CIMMS). During her time with OU/CIMMS, she collaborated with the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) conducting research on severe weather warning verification and the societal impacts of weather. Additionally, she was instrumental in assisting with the implementation of the newly established National Weather Service Operations Proving Ground (NWS OPG). While at the NWS OPG, she provided Risk and Crisis Communication expertise to enhance NWS information delivery and dissemination in support of Impact-Based Decision Support Services (IDSS). Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Erickson earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Atmospheric Science and Mathematics from the University of Miami, her Master of Science (MS) degree in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, and her PhD from University of Oklahoma in Meteorology and Communication focusing on the communication of weather information to FEMA, emergency management, and partners for enhanced situational awareness and decision support. |
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Andrei Evbuoma Meteorologist - NWS Albany |
Hi! My name is Andrei Evbuoma and I am a Meteorologist (General Forecaster) with Some of my routine duties as a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service In addition to serving as a Board Member for the AMS Board of Government Prior to joining the public sector, I worked in the private sector as a Meteorologist in the investment banking sector, energy trading, utilities, agriculture, commodities, During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my fiancée, traveling, visiting Feel free to reach out to me about anything at [email protected]. |
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Mariama Feaster |
Hi, my name is Mariama Feaster and I am currently a GS-9 Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Pendleton. My journey started when I was 7 years old and began reading books on severe weather. I received my Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and a Minor in Mathematics from Jackson State University and my Masters of Science in Atmospheric Science from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. During my educational years, I participated in several summer internships and field deployments that had enhanced my research and observational skills in hopes of helping communities be more resilient towards weather events thus inspiring young scientists like me through innovation and outreach. |
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Kellen Jones Operational Marine Meteorologist - US Navy Fleet Weather Center |
My name is LCDR Kellen Jones, USN. I am a Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Officer. I earned a BA in Geography from UCLA in 2010, a MS in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography in 2018, and a Ph.D. in Meteorology in 2021, both from the Naval Postgraduate School. I am also a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) by AMS. Currently, I serve as the Chief Meteorologist onboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8), where my team delivers full spectrum meteorological and oceanographic information to the DoD to ensure fleet safety and warfighting effectiveness. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about careers in military meteorology and oceanography at [email protected]. |
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I am Mostofa Kamal, born in Bangladesh and currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, where I study supercell thunderstorms over the Canadian Prairies. I hold M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Physics from Shahjalal University, Bangladesh, a postgrad diploma in Earth System Physics from the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, and an M.Sc. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Waterloo, Canada. Besides my Ph.D. study, I founded https://abohawa.com/ to provide daily weather forecasts and warnings for Bangla speakers in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. A science communication enthusiast, I promote STEM education in Canada through Let's Talk Science and in Bangladesh via science blogs, op-eds, talks, and TV interviews. Honored with the 2024 American Geophysical Union's Voices for Science Award for outstanding science communication. I am a student leader and led University of Saskatchewan Graduate Students' Association as President (2022-2024) and VP of Academic and Student Affairs (2021-2022). I contribute to the AMS BOGM social media and outreach committees. Additionally, I'm a member of the Municipal Planning Commission for the city of Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Currently, I'm part of the organizing committee for the 2024 ComSciCon Flagship Workshop. During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, gardening, fishing, listening to podcasts, and watching movies. Feel free to contact me at: [email protected] if you'd like to chat about Canadian Supercell Thunderstorms, Science Communication, and Student Advocacy. |
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Christine Kruse Lead Meteorologist - NWS Salt Lake City |
My name is Christine Kruse and I am a Lead Meteorologist with the National Weather Service. I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology from Penn State in 2001. My previous employment experience includes two private sector employers as well as an Aviation Meteorologist position at the Aviation Weather Center in Kansas City. As part of my position, I forecast the gamut of weather impacts to our partners including the public. As a Lead Meteorologist, I am also responsible for supervising a team of meteorologists on each shift. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions about working for the National Weather Service or about a career in operational meteorology in general. |
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Angela Mose
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Hello! My name is Angela Mose and I am a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne, WY. I received my BS in Meteorology from Valparaiso University in May 2020, then received my MS in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in December 2022. I have been at NWS Cheyenne since February 2023. Prior to joining the NWS Cheyenne team, I was a Holling Intern (Class of 2018) and Pathways Intern (Summer 2021) at the NWS office in Rapid City, SD. During my time as a Holling Intern, I helped create a ratio between outflow boundary propagation speed and peak wind gust within a thunderstorm for several NWS offices across the United States. For my master’s research, I worked with the Warn-On Forecast System and attempted to improve WoFS initialization of severe convection. In my spare time, I love to go bowling and have been an avid bowler for many years. Additionally, I enjoy taking my dog on walks, reading, attempting to give my cat attention, and watching Netflix shows or movies. I also love traveling and have visited 35 of the 50 states! I hope to visit all 50 states one day, only 15 more to go! |
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Connor Nelson |
Dr. T. Connor Nelson is a Project Scientist in the Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS) at UCAR, supporting the Quantitative Observing System Assessment Program (QOSAP) in the NOAA Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA). In this capacity, he leads the development of observing system simulation experiment (OSSE) capabilities for operational hurricane modeling. His primary objective is to understand the impact of observational data and techniques on operational hurricane forecasting and numerical weather prediction. He received his B.S. in Meteorology–Geography in 2013 from Ohio University, his M.S. in Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences in 2015 from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University at Albany, State University of New York in 2019. He completed his postdoctoral appointment at the University of Colorado–Boulder in 2021. Prior to joining QOSAP, he was a research scientist at Colorado State University–CIRA, where he served as the Satellite Liaison between the National Weather Service (NWS) and the GOES program at the NWS Operations Proving Ground until 2023. Connor joined BOGM in January 2023. Feel free to contact at: [email protected] |
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Erik Pytlak Weather and Streamflow Forecast Manager - Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy |
My name is Erik Pytlak. I have a B.S. in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences from Penn State University, and an MPA from the University of Arizona. I have been the Manager of Weather and Streamflow Forecast at the Bonneville Power Administration, Dept. of Energy, since 2010. Before that, I worked for NOAA/National Weather Service offices in Tucson, AZ, Des Moines/Johnston, IA, Cincinnati, OH, and Sterling, VA/Camp Spring, MD. I manage the group that provides all of the weather and streamflow forecasts for operating and marketing power from 31 hydroelectric dams and about 15,000 transmission line miles across the Pacific Northwest. I also serve as BPA’s technical lead for climate change R&D. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about weather and hydrology in the energy sector, especially in the western US. |
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Jaret Rogers |
Hello! My name is Jaret Rogers, and I'm currently the Science and Operations Officer with the NWS office in Boise, Idaho. I'm responsible for the science and training programs in my office, as well as bringing new meteorological and social science research into our office operations. My office is located on the campus of the National Interagency Fire Center, which offers many exciting opportunities for collaboration with the fire community. Previously, I worked with the NWS in Phoenix, Arizona, as a Lead Forecaster and acting Warning Coordination Meteorologist, and as a Mesoscale Assistant Forecaster with the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. My professional and research background involves severe and fire weather, and incorporating AI/machine learning techniques to improve and communicate forecasts more effectively. I'm also passionate about mentorship to help others succeed both professionally and personally. Please reach out at [email protected] if you'd like to connect! |
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Jennifer Vogt is a dynamic leader currently serving as a Physical Scientist in the Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) program within OAR’s Weather Program Office, spearheading initiatives to propel EPIC’s objectives. With over seven years as a National Weather Service Meteorologist, she brings extensive forecasting experience in winter weather and hydrology. Jennifer excels in diverse roles, from coordinating software engineering projects and tracking milestones to serving as the EPIC Program Community and Stakeholder Engagement Lead. Her responsibilities extend to responding to inquiries from the Department of Commerce, OAR, and Congress, advocating for EPIC and the modeling community. Jennifer plays a pivotal role in event planning, having led the development of the Unifying Innovations in Forecasting Capabilities Workshop for the past two years. Notably, she received a Letters of Commendation for her work on both the 2022 and 2023 workshops. Jennifer's strategic engagement extends to governance bodies like the NOAA Modeling Team (NMT), Unified Forecast System (UFS) Steering Committee, and Community Modeling Board (CMB). Her leadership is evident in developing new governance documents for the UFS, guiding collaboration with NMT, CMB, and EPIC. In summary, Jennifer Vogt is a dedicated professional with a robust background in meteorology, leveraging her expertise to drive EPIC's success through leadership, communication, and strategic planning. Jennifer earned her M.S. degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of Wyoming (2010) and her B.S. degree in Meteorology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania (2007). Jennifer enjoys running and hopes to train for her second marathon later this year. |
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Patricia Vollmer Staff Meteorologist - NORAD / USNORTHCOM USAF |
Hi, I'm Patricia Vollmer, a graduate of Penn State (1995) and the Air Force Institute of Technology (2002). I have a B.S. and M.S. in Meteorology. I am currently employed as a civilian with the U.S. Air Force, working as a staff meteorologist for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Previously, I served for 25 years in both active duty and reserve military roles in the U.S. Air Force, also as a meteorologist. I retired in 2020 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. My main role is to advise the command staffs of NORAD and USNORTHCOM about meteorological and geoscience impacts to any current and future operations in the commands' Areas of Operations (Canada, the continental United States, Alaska, Mexico, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Impacts not only include terrestrial weather, but also space weather, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions about life as a government meteorologist. In particular, I'm always happy to discuss with other women my experiences, especially when it comes to work/life balance. |
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Jessica Voveris
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Hello! I am Jessica Voveris, and I currently work for the United States Air Force at the 14th Weather Squadron in Asheville, NC as a meteorologist. I primarily analyze climatological and weather datasets for military personnel and other Department of Defense clients. I have seven years of experience working at other federal agencies, requiring skillsets ranging from energy regulation and emergency management to operational meteorology and weather forecasting. I received my B.S. in Meteorology, with a minor in mathematics, from the University of Oklahoma in 2013 and recently obtained my master’s degree in geography from the University of Colorado in 2022. My master’s thesis focused on the meteorological drivers of Arctic rain-on-snow events, and my CU student experience also included two and half years as a research assistant with the Arctic Rain-on-Snow Study at the National Snow and Ice Data Center. |
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Travis Washington Meteorologist - NWS San Juan |
My name is Travis Washington and I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Physics/Atmospheric Physics from Florida State University and a Master of Science Degree in Meteorology from the Florida Institute of Technology. I’ve been a Meteorologist General Forecaster at WFO San Juan, Puerto Rico, since 2017, where I lived and worked through historic Hurricanes Irma and Maria. At WFO San Juan, I have trained and worked at all desks on the Operations Floor, including a GS-12 Forecaster-in-Charge. I am active in the NWS Tropical program, serving as NWS Tropical Roadmap Manager and Coordinator in 2021. I have served as the primary NWS contact for the U.S. Virgin Islands government and public safety agencies, delivering impact-based decision support services during high-impact events. I am moving to Key West, FL, to become a lead forecaster at WFO Key West. |
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