Managing Director
Dr. Lauren Parker joined SWF as Managing Director in October, 2024 following a position as Research Program Manager at the USDA California Climate Hub. Lauren brings both technical expertise in agricultural climatology and experience leading multidisciplinary, decision-enabling projects. Lauren’s recent work has balanced applied climate research with stakeholder outreach, science communication, team facilitation, and the development and delivery of decision support tools and climate literacy trainings. With Secure Water Future, she works with project leadership and partners to ensure that SWF research, education, and extension efforts are useful and usable by end-user communities.