Rachel Darling is a Science, Research, and Policy Specialist with USC Sea Grant. Her work focuses on connecting applicable science to decision-making for coastal resilience. Rachel received a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology with a minor in Climate Change Studies from UC San Diego, as well as a Master of Science degree in Marine Biology, also from UC San Diego. Throughout her education and professional career, Rachel has contributed to interdisciplinary projects spanning the topics of climate change, marine and freshwater biology, and public health. These projects have emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary thinking and skills in addressing contemporary environmental and community challenges.