Dr. Patrick Barnard is the Research Director of the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His research focuses on hazards, climate adaptation, resilience, and environmental justice for coastal communities across the United States and beyond. He has served on numerous regional, national, and international scientific review panels related to climate change and coastal hazards, including within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and has advised members of the U.S. Congress and Cabinet, as well as state and local government representatives.