Maureen McCarthy

Maureen McCarthy is a distinguished research professor and chair of the Faculty Senate at the Desert Research Institute, leading transdisciplinary programs focused on climate resiliency and sustainability in collaboration with various stakeholders. Over a diverse career, McCarthy has held several prominent roles, including affiliate professor at the University of Montana and director of programs for the National Security Forum of Northern Nevada. With extensive experience in hydrologic sciences, McCarthy has managed large research initiatives and contributed to national security through positions at the Department of Homeland Security and the National Nuclear Security Administration. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder and postdoctoral research at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.