Jess is the Hudson Estuary Resilience Specialist for New York Sea Grant and works with waterfront communities on issues relating to coastal hazards, climate change, and environmental health. She was part of the Cornell/CCE Team that developed the Cornell Climate Stewards Curriculum. Jess started out as a geologist and GIS analyst in private industry before making the switch to science communication and engagement to help support coastal communities in a changing world. She holds an M.S. degree in Marine Resource Management from Oregon State University, a B.A. degree in Geology from the University of Vermont, and a Certificate in GIS from Portland State. Jess likes maps, gardening, and being by the water.
Contact:
Jessica Kuonen
Hudson Estuary Specialist
New York Sea Grant – Cornell University
Ulster County Cooperative Extension Office
232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY 12401
Email: jak546@cornell.edu
Web: www.nyseagrant.org