Science Communicator

Lenore K. Pedicord Science Communicator, Weather Program Office Lenore K Pedicord is a contractor supporting the Weather Program Office (WPO) as a Science Communicator. In this role, she writes and edits both internal and external materials to support WPO and highlight WPO’s research and impacts. Previously, Lenore was part of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF)…

Operations and Systems Analyst

Rosa Walters Rosa walters Operations and Systems Analyst Rosa Walters is a US Air Force veteran and IT professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Master’s degree in Information technology, currently serving as the Business & systems Operations for WPO. She brings a strategic, data-driven approach to executive support, mission operations, and process improvement,…

Special Assistant

Sarah Kwon Special Assistant Sarah Kwon is a contractor with Science and Technology Corp. serving as the Special Assistant in the Weather Program Office. Her prior federal experience includes time at the United States Geological Survey and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement as a Physical Scientist where she focused on long-term hydrologic changes…

Administrative Coordinator

Sarah MOlina Administrative Coordinator Sarah Molina is an Administrative Coordinator supporting the Weather Program Office. She brings over a decade of experience in operations, logistics, and administrative support, with a background in fast-paced private sector environments. Prior to joining WPO, she worked in the athletic industry, specializing in gymnastics operations and administration. 301.648.5773   sarah.molina@noaa.gov

Graphic and Web Designer

Mercedes Schultz Mercedes Schultz Graphic and Web Designer, WPO Mercedes Schultz is a contractor supporting the NOAA Weather Program Office as a graphics and web designer.  Prior to WPO, Mercedes worked with USAID as a graphic designer, aiding in designing the theme month banner for Agrilinks. This experience, combined with freelance design provided valuable experiences…

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Severe Weather Social Scientist

Emily Laidlaw EMILY LAIDLAW Severe Weather Social Scientist Emily is a contractor supporting NOAA’s Weather Program Office (WPO) as a Severe Weather Social Scientist. In this role, Emily serves as the competition manager for VORTEX and supports WPO’s Social Science Program. Emily’s previous professional experience includes two stints at the National Center for Atmospheric Research…

Eric Aligo standing outdoors in a blue button-down shirt in front of a glass-walled building.

EPIC Program Coordinator

Eric Aligo Eric Aligo EPIC Program Coordinator Eric Aligo is a contractor supporting the EPIC program as the Program Coordinator/Chief Scientist. Before joining WPO, Eric worked at the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC), where he contributed to the development of version 1 of the Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS), focusing on physics and diagnostics. He led…

Katie Fillingham smiling with her arms crossed, wearing a grey blazer in front of a wooden fence.

Social Science Program Analyst

Katie Fillingham KatIe Fillingham Social Science Program Analyst Katharine (Katie) Fillingham is a contractor supporting NOAA’s Weather Program Office (WPO) as the Social Science Program Analyst. Prior to joining WPO, Katie served as a program specialist with the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, which transitioned to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Center for Ocean…

Nico Caltabiano stands outdoors with arms crossed, wearing a dark navy blazer over a light-colored button-down shirt.

World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Switzerland

Nico Caltabiano Nico Caltabiano World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Switzerland Nico is an oceanographer, with a master’s degree in Ocean Remote Sensing at the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research and a PhD in Oceanography at the University of Southampton, UK. Nico’s responsibilities for the WWRP include support for the new WWRP core projects Sub-seasonal Applications…

Administrative Officer / Contracting Representative

Myisha Wallace Myisha Wallace Administrative Officer / Contracting Representative Myisha is a proud Washington, DC native with over 23 years of dedicated federal service. Her journey began as a student intern with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. A graduate of Trinity Washington University, Myisha holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Relations and…