WICGE is a global volunteer organization dedicated to supporting women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering worldwide. What began as a small group driven by passion has now grown into a diverse and dynamic network. Today, our Executive Committee brings together more than 30 members from across the globe, representing countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, England, France, Mexico, Brazil, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Scotland, and Spain.
Our work is structured across five main areas: Management, Communications, Community Engagement & Events, Research, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). Each area is coordinated by chairs and supported by sub-committees that lead specific initiatives. This structure ensures that WICGE’s impact continues to grow, connecting members and amplifying the voices of women in our field worldwide.
Management
Our Management guides WICGE’s vision and keeps our global community moving forward with purpose.
Contact: womenincoastal@gmail.com
Co-Director
Research Geologist
USGS (USA)
Co-Director
Assistant Professor
Colby College (USA)
Secretary
Assistant Professor
US Naval Academy (USA)
Fundraiser
Communications
The Communications Committee shares our stories and amplifies women’s voices through newsletters, social media, and other digital platforms.
Contact: communicationsWICGE@gmail.com
Communications Chair
Postdoc Research Associate
University of Sydney (AUS)
Communications Co-Chair
Researcher
Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
Content Coordinator
Coastal Geospatial Scientist
Washington Department of Ecology (USA)
Website Coordinator
Coastal Geologist
Center for Coastal Studies (USA)
Social Media Manager
Assistant Professor
University of Alcalà (Spain)
Newsletter Editor
Community Engagement & Events
The Community Engagement and Events team is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting WICGE’s external and internal activities. This includes organizing outreach initiatives and events in conjunction with major international conferences, collaborating with conference organizers to support women keynote speakers, and facilitating WICGE conference meet‑ups. The team also supports the nomination of women for discipline‑specific awards
Community Engagement and Events Chair
Assistant Professor
Wageningen University and Research (Netherlands)
Regional Co-Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Stanford University (USA)
Outgoing Mentorship Coordinator
Senior Researcher
Coastal Research and Modelling Services (UK)
Regional Co-Coordinator
Geoscientist/Coastal Scientist
BGC Engineering (CAN)
International Women’s Day Coordinator
Water Resources/Coastal Engineer
(CAN)
Incoming Mentorship Program Coordinator; Outgoing Conference Coordinator
Water Resources/Coastal Engineer
(CAN)
Awards Coordinator
Assistant Professor
NC State University (USA)
Research
The Research Committee investigates the experiences of women in coastal geoscience and engineering, highlighting challenges and progress, and shares insights through publications.
Contact: researchWICGE@gmail.com
Research Committee Chair
Associate Professor
University of Newcastle (AUS)
Research Committee Member
Research Committee Member
Research Committee Member
Research Committee Member
Research Committee Member
Researcher
École nationale des ponts et chaussées (FRA)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
The DEI Committee champions inclusivity and works to create a fair, welcoming space for all in our field.
Contact: deiWICGE@gmail.com
DEI Chair
DEI Co-Chair
DEI Committee Member
DEI Committee Member
DEI Committee Member
DEI Committee Member
DEI Committee Member
Advisory Committee
Our Advisory Committee provides guidance, expertise, and long-term vision to support WICGE’s mission and growth.
Advisory Committee Member
Advisory Committee Member
Advisory Committee Member