Rachel Reagan

Rachel Reagan is the Management and Program Analyst for the USGS Chief Scientist within the Office of the Director. In this role, Rachel supports the Chief Scientist, who provides strategic scientific vision and guidance to the USGS Director and the Executive Leadership Team. An important role of USGS chief scientist office is to help highlight USGS innovative trans-disciplinary earth and biological systems science, carried out with a wide range of external partners both within the US and internationally. Rachel’s work focuses on advancing inter- and trans-disciplinary USGS science research priorities, opportunities, activities, capabilities, and partnerships, particularly across multiple Mission Areas and Regions.  

Rachel has worked for the USGS for over 20 years, primarily at the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center, where she has contributed to the science and tools essential for sustaining and recovering fish and aquatic ecosystems in the Western United States.  She has held roles as a researcher, science communicator, and outreach/science coordinator, and has supported muti-disciplinary science initiatives, strategic planning, employee engagement, tribal engagement, and partnership development.

Rachel’s experience includes details with both the Northwest and Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Centers, enriching her expertise in responding to complex science needs. She also completed the Seattle Federal Executive Board’s Associate Program, a two-year leadership development initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and management skills among federal employees. Rachel is passionate about bridging science with management needs, advancing strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and championing science across the USGS.