TANIA M. BUSCH ISAKSEN, PHD, MPH
Co-Director, Teaching Professor
tania@uw.edu
Tania Busch Isaksen is Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS). In addition to her teaching and administrative responsibilities, she maintains an active, practice-based research portfolio…
NICOLE ERRETT, PHD, MSPH
Co-Director, Associate Professor
nerrett@uw.edu
Dr. Nicole Errett’s research focuses on the development, implementation and health impacts of policies and programs that aim to build resilience in the context of public health emergencies, disasters and climate change. She works closely with public health practitioners, emergency managers,…
CAT HARTWELL , MPH
Staff, Assistant Director of Strategic Engagement, CDRC
chartwel@uw.edu
Cat Hartwell works as an engagement strategist and project manager, cultivating new partnerships and projects, and planning events. She earned her MPH in Global Health from New York University and continues to conduct qualitative research that strengthens community climate and disaster resilience.…
CLARE MCCARTHY, MPH
Staff, Research Coordinator
claremc@uw.edu
Clare earned her MPH from Emory University, where she concentrated on climate change and health action, primarily extreme heat preparedness. She has experience in community-engaged research and education, for instance, instructing caregivers in Washington state on emergency preparedness and working…
EVAN C. MIX, JD, MPA
Staff, Research Scientist
emix@uw.edu
Evan is a social scientist with a background in law and public policy. He was previously an attorney. Evan’s research interests include risk perception, communication, and assessment; hazard mitigation planning; and tribal-federal relations in the context of hazard management. He is trained in a…
KATHLEEN MOLONEY, MPH
Staff, Research Scientist
kmoloney@uw.edu
Kathleen Moloney is a Research Scientist whose research interests include the intersections of disasters and social determinants of health, improving the ability of public health practitioners to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, and conducting community-engaged disaster research…
LILY MONSEY, BA, MPH
Staff, Program Manager
lilymm04@uw.edu
With a background in teaching and program administration, Lily has worked as a researcher in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences since 2020. She joined CDRC as a program manager in November 2025. Lily has a background in occupational health research, supporting programs…
JULIETTE RANDAZZA, MPH, MPA
Staff, Research Coordinator
jrandazz@uw.edu
Juliette is a research coordinator whose work and research interests focus on disaster preparedness and workforce training, hazard-specific implementation considerations for public health and other practitioners, environmental and climate justice advocacy, and community resilience. Juliette…
ANNA REED, MPH
Staff, Community Resilience Project Manager
areed5@uw.edu
As a community resilience project manager, Anna works collaboratively with community-based organizations, Tribal leaders, and other practice-based partners to strengthen community resilience to the health impacts of climate change. Her research interests and work center around climate justice…
THERESA SABALA, BA
Staff, Program Coordinator
tsabala@uw.edu
Theresa Sabala is a Program Coordinator with the Errett Research Group. She recently graduated from the University of Washington with a focus in Communications and American Indian Studies. Passionate about the intersection between cultural and environmental resilience, Theresa is dedicated to…
MARY HANNAH SMITH, MCP, AICP
Staff, Adaptation and Resilience Project Manager
smithmh@uw.edu
Mary Hannah is an Adaptation and Resilience Project Manager who works on research and applied projects related to planning and extreme weather. She trained as a city planner and is proficient in small group facilitation, GIS, and qualitative research methods like content analysis and focus groups.…
AMBER S KHAN, PHD, MPH
Trainee: Postdoctoral Scholar
akhan92@uw.edu
Dr. Amber Khan is an interdisciplinary disaster scholar whose research explores community-led approaches to climate adaptation and disaster resilience. Her current research examines how community-stewarded land (e.g., community land trusts) supports long-term resilience and rematriation efforts, as…
CHRIS BOYER, MPH
Trainee: PhD Student
cboyer10@uw.edu
Chris’s work centers on collaborating with governments and other stakeholders to better understand and prepare for the health risks of climate change and extreme weather events, where he has been working closely with Pacific Island countries and territories. Particularly, he is interested in…
JESS GHENT
Trainee: PhD Student
jghent@uw.edu
Jess’ interdisciplinary work bridges geophysical and social sciences to mitigate the impact of volcanic hazards on populations. Part of her PhD research explores holistic uses of “noise” from satellite system data to track volcanic tsunamis and detect ash plumes. She also uses qualitative social…
ASHLEY MOORE, MPH
Trainee: PhD Student
amoore10@uw.edu
Ashley is a PhD candidate studying partnerships between community based organizations and local health departments for public health emergency preparedness. She graduated from Yale University in 2020 with an MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences and specifically looked at mental health assessment…
HAEMIN PARK, MPH
Trainee: PhD Student
haeminp@uw.edu
Haemin Park is a PhD student in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on the mental health impacts of climate change in Pacific Island countries. Her interests include community-engaged, field-based approaches that inform public health…
KATELIN TEIGEN
Trainee: PhD Student
Katelin Teigen is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. Her research interests include better understanding indoor air exposures, disaster preparedness, and the mental health consequences of climate-sensitive hazards—particularly extreme heat…
OLIVIA BLACK
Trainee: Masters Student, Program Assistant
Olivia’s work supports admin and communication projects across the center. She has a BA in Environmental Studies and is pursuing a M.Ed in Learning Sciences and Human Development to explore the intersection of public health, disaster resilience, and education. Her work has included developing and…
ANJALI CHOUDHURY
Trainee: Masters Student
Anjali is a master's student pursuing a MS in Environmental Health. She graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor's degree in global health studies. As an undergraduate, she worked as a Research Assistant examining climate-related impacts on septic system failure in Louisiana. Her…
GEN CONLEY
Trainee: Masters Student
Gen is a second-year Master of Public Health student in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health. Gen is a graduate research assistant with the REACH Center, focused on creating community engagement tools, and currently completing her capstone focusing on community-led climate…
ANNA ERIKSON
Trainee: Masters Student
ade224@uw.edu
MPH candidate interested in climate hazards, local governance, and environmental justice. My work explores how climate-driven environmental risks affect community health and how local governments can respond through data-driven, equitable policy and planning.
SARAH FELLBAUM
Trainee: Masters Student, Research Assistant
sfell@uw.edu
Sarah is a masters student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. Her research interests include health impacts of climate change and community disaster resilience.
CLARA HARDING
Trainee: Masters Student
Clara is a current MPH student in the department of environmental and occupational health sciences. She graduated from the University of Victoria in 2018 with a degree in medical anthropology and has worked in a range of fields since, including healthcare and public defense. Clara is interested in…
ANGELLA KIM
Trainee: Masters Student, Program Assistant
akim519@uw.edu
Angella is an MPH student in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health and a Global WACh graduate certificate student. She graduated from the University of Washington with Bachelor’s degrees in Public Health - Global Health and Informatics. Prior to starting graduate school, Angella…
HANNAH MCKINLEY
Trainee: Masters Student
Hannah is a dual Master's student in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health and the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. Her research and policy interests include climate change, environmental justice, wildfire smoke implications, air quality monitoring, food system…
NANCY MCWILLIAMS
Trainee: Masters Student
Nancy is a first year Master’s student working towards an MS in Environmental Health Sciences. Her research interests include climate change, water systems and quality, disaster resilience, and food safety. Prior to starting graduate school, she worked in Alaska in positions focused on food safety…
ABIGAIL MEYERS
Trainee: Undergraduate Student
Abigail is a third-year Environmental Science & Terrestrial Resource Management student minoring in Public Policy. She is currently working with the REACH Community Engagement Core on their “Health in a Changing Environment” symposium project and aiding in research communications. Her interests…
LOLA TEN BERGE
Trainee: Undergraduate Student
Lola is a third-year Environmental Public Health student with a minor in Public Policy. She is particularly interested in the intersection between climate and health, and is passionate about helping communities become more resilient through research and policy. Some of her other interests in public…
CAYDENCE FREITAS
Trainee: Undergraduate Student
Caydence is a 4th year Environmental Public Health student at the University of Washington with a Law, Society and Justice minor. She is currently working with Dr. Tania Busch Isaksen on two projects, one involving analyzing flood risk communication during the December 2025 Washington atmospheric…
JI-HOO JUN
Trainee: Undergraduate Student
Ji-Hoo is a third-year undergraduate student studying in Environmental Public Health. She is currently working with Dr. Tania Busch Isaksen on projects involving environmental hazard exposure among unsheltered populations and flooding risk communication in Washington. Her research interests include…
