Madison grew up in central Massachusetts and has lived and worked throughout the state. At the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, she earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and a master’s degree in sustainability science with a concentration in water sustainability and climate change. Madison previously worked for the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources conducting invasive insect surveys at plant nurseries and orchards across Massachusetts. 

Now, she is excited to work toward her goal of developing a long-term career in water science and aquatic resource management by joining the USGS New England Water Science Center in her home state. 

In Madison’s free time, she enjoys gardening, foraging, sewing, and other creative and nature-inspired hobbies.

Conner grew up in New Milford, Connecticut, and has lived there his whole life with his family. He first attended the University of Connecticut in 2019 but took a leave of absence in 2021 to backpack a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Conner joined University of Connecticut’s Ecohydrology Lab as a student technician when he returned to the school. 

In December 2023, he earned his bachelor’s degree in natural resources and the environment with a concentration in water resources and climate. He is bringing his passion of providing reliable hydrologic data to the USGS. 

Outside of work, Conner enjoys outdoor sports and spending time with his dog. 

Ami grew up in Connecticut and received her Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Wake Forest University in 1996. After a formative year exploring Yosemite National Park, she received her master’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Virginia (UVA) in 1999, followed by stints in fisheries and physical science in Lake Clark and Yosemite National Park, respectively. Ami joined the USGS National Research Program in 2000 and spent the next six years measuring and modeling surface water flow in Everglades National Park. She returned to UVA, earning her Ph.D. in environmental sciences in 2011 and then took a post-doctoral research position at Oak Ridge National Lab, studying stream water mercury in both positions. Ami returned to UVA from 2014 to 2024 to lead a long-term research and monitoring program in mountain headwater streams in collaboration with Shenandoah National Park. 

She looks forward to continuing her scientific contributions in support of effective resource management in her new position with the USGS. 

When not outdoors exploring local forests, she can be found taking pictures, writing letters, and fostering senior dogs.

Jeff grew up in Minnesota. After serving in the Army for several years, he switched to the Air National Guard, where he began a career in information technology (IT). From his roots in voice and data networking, Jeff expanded into roles where he performed duties in client support, system administration, project management, knowledge management, and security. In 2005, he earned a Bachelor of Science in IT and became certified in information security the following year. Jeff accepted a supervisory position in 2008, and over the next 16 years he oversaw IT operations at Air National Guard bases in West Virginia and Massachusetts and briefly at an Air Force base in Afghanistan.

He enjoys spending time with his spouse and three dogs and still plays video games and Dungeons & Dragons when he's not working on other projects.

Daphne grew up in Texas. She received her bachelor’s degree in geological sciences, with a focus on hydrogeology, and a certificate in computational science and engineering in 2022, followed by her master’s degree in geological sciences in 2024, both from the University of Texas at Austin. Her graduate research focused on understanding the dynamics of vadose zone rock moisture storage during drought in the fractured bedrock deep root zone of central Texas, with implications for forecasting drought severity and recovery. 

After graduation, she moved to New Hampshire and began work in August 2024 as a hydrologist in the integrated modeling section of the New England Water Science Center. 

In her free time, Daphne enjoys gravel cycling, hiking, trail running, alpine skiing, and pretty much anything else that gets her outdoors!