Jocelyn West
Jocelyn West is a research social scientist at the USGS Geologic Hazards Science Center. Her research areas include risk communication and disaster risk reduction. Her professional experience spans international disaster management and geoscience.
Professional Experience
September 2024-present: Research Social Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey
2019-2023: Graduate Research Assistant, Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado Boulder
2017-2019: Disaster Risk Management Consultant, World Bank Group, Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, Washington, DC
2016: Education Programme Manager, CREES, Cusco, Peru
2013-2014: Research Assistant, Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Education and Certifications
M.A. Sociology, University of Colorado Boulder
B.A. Geological Science, B.A. Education Studies (Policy and History), Brown University
Honors and Awards
STAR Award, January 2025
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)