Adam Parris

Biography

Adam Parris is an interdisciplinary expert who works on social and environmental change in US coastal zones. Adam was the lead author on the report “Global Mean Sea Level Rise Scenarios for the US National Climate Assessment.” He also provided technical guidance and leadership on the Sea Level Rise Tool for Sandy Recovery, for which he and others received a Presidential Green.Gov award as Climate Champion. Mr. Parris also currently serves as program manager for NOAA’s Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program at the Climate Program Office. The RISA program is internationally recognized for its design in helping decision makers manage weather and climate risks. Adam leads strategic planning processes, coordinates intra- and inter-agency funding initiatives, and is co-editing a book on connecting research and practice for Wiley & Sons. Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geology and English Literature from Bucknell University and a Master of Science in Geology from the University of Vermont.