David Betenbaugh is a Coastal Hazards Specialist working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the Coastal Services Center, headquartered in Charleston S.C. The Center supports state and local coastal resource managers throughout the coastal U.S. and Great Lakes. David worked as an educator for a number of years before beginning his career as a coastal scientist. He enjoys the opportunity to educate people about coastal hazards adaptation.

Lauren Long is a Coastal Conservation Specialist working for I.M. Systems Group at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coastal Services Center in Charleston, S.C. where she works to help others use conservation as a tool for climate change adaptation. She has experience in environmental and marine science education and coastal conservation planning. Lauren has degrees in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University and in Environmental Studies from the College of Charleston, SC.