Kelsey Varisco

Kelsey Varisco

  • Contact Information
  • My Story
  • Background
  • Interests

Contact Information

TitleDrought Social Science Associate
Address801 South Hardin Hall
3310 Holdrege Street
Lincoln NE
68583–0988
Phone
  • office: 402-472-8742
E-mailkvarisco2@unl.edu

 

My Story

I am a Drought Social Science Associate with the National Drought Mitigation Center, and I will be supporting research efforts here at NDMC. My past research explored gender equity and Latin American women’s experience in STEM fields. I have experience working as a program coordinator for community gardening and literacy nonprofits. I strive to contribute to more equitable and inclusive communities and spaces.

I grew up in Southern California and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I completed bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Spanish and a master’s degree in Latin American Studies. My master's program was interdisciplinary, and I took courses in geography, environmental studies, community and regional planning, anthropology, and history.

In my free time, I love to cook colorful meals, to go on walks and explore nature, and to create art.

Background

Education

DegreeMajorInstitutionYear Awarded
Master of ArtsLatin American Studies (Environmental Governance and Resilience)University of New Mexico2023
Bachelor of ArtsInternational Studies (Women and Gender Studies)University of New Mexico2013
Bachelor of ArtsSpanishUniversity of New Mexico2013

 

Affiliations

 

SNR Program Areas

  • Applied Climate and Spatial Science

Areas of Interest/Expertise

  • Climate Resiliency
  • Environmental Justice
  • Interdisciplinary Research and Collaborations