Lory Willard, PhD

Trained as a water resources engineer and ecological systems modeler, I use models as tools to understand and quantify ecosystem processes, drivers of ecosystem change, and potential intervention and mitigation actions. With water central to human and ecosystem health, it is at the center of my work. I valued highly applied research that moves toward actionable solutions for policymakers and program managers, with consideration for community buy-in associated with solutions.

I have experience across stormwater, agricultural, and infectious disease sectors in the US and abroad, giving me deep insight into the interconnectedness of environmental processes and unique experience in policy implementation and One Health perspectives. I have conducted research on linkages between agricultural management and downstream water availability in sensitive ecosystems (Kenya), drivers of mosquito-borne illness and forecasting epizootic events (Africa and the Arabian Peninsula), and effectiveness of green stormwater infrastructure (US).

My consulting and government work involves promotion and implementation of green stormwater infrastructure, stream restoration and wetland mitigation projects with triple bottom line benefits of improved ecosystems and resilience, community health, and local economic outcomes.

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