Kathie Dello
American science communicator
Kathie D. Dello is an American science communicator and the Director of State Climate Office of North Carolina. She looks to understand and explain the weather and climate in North Carolina using research, education and outreach. Dello provides regular environmental commentary to the media.
Early life and education
Dello is from Wellsville, New York. She studied meteorology as an undergraduate degree at University at Albany. Dello had originally considered a job as a meteorologist, but became increasingly interested in climate change and how it impacts people. She remained there for her postgraduate degree in geography, before moving to Oregon State University as a doctoral student. Dello completed her PhD in environmental sciences at Oregon State University.
Research and career
Dello served as Deputy Director of the Oregon Climate Service and Associate Director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI) at Oregon State University. Here she worked on impact analysis and policy for adaptation.
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