Ruben Imhoff Ruben Imhoff Deltares, Netherlands Ruben Imhoff is a hydrometeorologist working at the operational water management and early warning department of research institute Deltares in the Netherlands. Ruben is a member of the InPRHA Steering Group, where he brings a short-term hydrometeorological forecasting perspective to the group. Ruben holds a BSc (program Soil, Water,…
Erin Dougherty Erin Dougherty NCAR, USA Erin is a project scientist at NSF NCAR where she uses a combination of high-resolution atmospheric and hydrological models to study future changes to extreme precipitation, understand the impacts of cloud-seeding on water resources, and couples both models together to improve forecasts. < Back to Steering Group
Justin Bickett Justin Bickett Observations Program Coordinator Justin Bickett is an oceanography and program coordination professional based in Washington, DC. Most recently, he worked as contractor for NOAA’s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) as an Oceanographic Technology Specialist, where he was instrumental in coordinating and planning for the 2002-2020 National Tidal Datum…
David Turner David Turner Deputy Director David Turner is the Deputy Director of the NOAA Weather Program Office (WPO), where he supports the strategic direction, coordination, and operational execution of NOAA’s weather research portfolio. With over two decades of federal service, David brings deep expertise in strategic planning, organizational development, and performance management across a range…
Margaret Orr Hoeflich Margaret Orr Hoeflich Subseasonal to Seasonal Program Coordinator Dr. Margaret Orr Hoeflich is a contractor supporting the Earth System Research and Modeling division as the Subseasonal to Seasonal Program Coordinator. Margaret’s background is in the interdisciplinary bridge between weather and communication, which she is excited to bring to the S2S team! Before…
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).…
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…