Kim Carsell
Original Boulder WAS*IS

I am a geographer and a certified floodplain manager at David Ford Consulting Engineers in Sacramento, California (www.ford-consulting.com). I have a Bachelor in geography and environmental studies and a Masters of Basic Science in geography from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. My current work involves flood warning system evaluation, floodplain management, and social science review of stakeholder opinions and requirements. Recent flood warning system evaluations have included Harlan County, KY; Austin, TX; Johnson County, KS; Sacramento and San Joaquin River basins, CA; Boulder, CO; and San Bernardino County, CA. Prior to joining David Ford Consulting Engineers, I worked as a research associate at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs where I investigated public response to flood warnings (and false warnings/alarms) with Dr. Eve Gruntfest. On a personal note, I volunteer during the spring and summer at a wildlife nursery caring for injured birds (my favorite are crow babies). In my spare time I like to take my two giant poodles for walks along the American River in Sacramento. I enjoy attending minor league baseball games, college hockey games, and major league basketball games. I occasionally play golf (albeit not well). One of my favorite outings is thrift store hunting with the queen of thrift stores, Eve – you would not believe the bargains she can find! One last thing – I have been a hazard junkie since I can remember. My friends could never understand how I can be so excited by extreme weather – I’m glad to be part of this group who does understand!
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