Linden Wolf Linden Wolf Synoptic Program Coordinator Linden earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology from the University of South Alabama in 2007 and a Master’s Degree in Meteorology from Florida State University in 2009. After earning her Master’s degree, Linden managed a meso network of stations at the University of Delaware. In 2017, she started work as a contractor…
Abigail Arnold Abigail Arnold Open Science and Transition Specialist Abigail Arnold is a FedWriters, Inc. contractor supporting the Weather Program Office in the Observations and Transition Support Division as an Open Science and Transition Specialist. Prior to joining WPO in October 2024, Abigail was a contractor supporting OAR’s Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA).…
Justin Gehrts Justin Gehrts Technical Writer/Editor & Communications Specialist Justin Gehrts is a contractor supporting the NOAA Weather Program Office as a technical writer and communications specialist. Before joining WPO, Justin was a weather content producer for Spectrum News’ digital platforms, informing people around the country about weather and climate-related stories. He was also a…
Alison Krepp Social Science Program Manager Alison is the Social Science Program Manager. She leads the program’s strategic direction and oversees its administrative responsibilities. Prior to joining WPO, Alison worked with state and university partners in NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program and National Estuarine Research Reserve System to design and implement community-based research and engagement programs…
Wayne mackenzie Division Chief – Observations and Research Support DivisionActing Division Chief – Science, Technology and Society Before joining the Weather Program Office, Wayne spent his career in both the private and public sector where he focused on transitioning research and development activities to application. He comes to WPO from the NOAA Technology Partnerships Office…
Claudia Rojo Budget Analyst Claudia brings 13 years of extensive experience as a Budget Analyst to WPO, a journey which began within NOAA. In her previous role, she excelled in financial management, strategic planning, and processing grants and contracts. Claudia is originally from Guatemala and she is a devoted mother of two young adults and…
ISHA RENTA Portfolio Analysis and Research Transitions (PART) Program Manager Isha Renta is WPO’s Portfolio Analysis and Research Transitions Program Manager. Prior to joining WPO, Isha was a Management and Program Analyst at the OAR Office of Science Support. While there, she served as the advisor to the NOAA Chief Scientist during a temporary assignment. Prior to this Isha was a Meteorologist for the National Weather Service…
Ben Woods provides 360-degree leadership for the Supplemental Program that leads to the improvements in hurricane intensity and track forecasts, storm surge and flooding potentials, wildfire forecast products, and other weather forecasting and data assimilation research projects.
Kyle Metta Kyle metta, PHD SBES Data Integration and Partnership Analyst Kyle Metta is a social scientist serving as the SBES Data Policy and Partnership Analyst in the Societal Data Insights Initiative (SDII) at the NOAA Weather Program Office. In this capacity, he focuses on the management of SBES data, fostering partnerships, and developing open…
Jordan Dale JOrdan dale Testbeds Program Manager Jordan is the Testbeds Program Manager for the Weather Program Office (WPO). Previously, Jordan was a contractor supporting WPO’s Observations and JTTI Programs. Prior to joining WPO, Jordan worked as a meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office just outside of Detroit, MI for two years…