David Liefert

David Liefert, Ph.D. currently serves as the Water Resources Specialist III at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, where leadership of the Water Resources Program involves habitat restoration, hydrological monitoring, and climate adaptation across 70,000 acres. Previous experience includes roles as a Water Resources Specialist II at the University of Wyoming, where research focused on water-climate relationships in the Rocky Mountains, and as Environmental Consultant at ELLA WY, LLC, synthesizing scientific findings for stakeholder engagement. David possesses a Ph.D. in Geological and Earth Sciences from the University of Wyoming and a B.A. in Geoscience from the University of Colorado Boulder, with additional certifications in Sports Medicine.