25
Jun 2025 – Present
Senior Program Manager / Advisor
Talking Climate Collaborative
Climate communication and program leadership.
About Lis Cohen
About Lis
Lis Cohen, MS, MPA, is a meteorologist, climate adaptation leader, educator, photographer, and science communicator.
Lis Cohen, MS, MPA
Founder of Weather Outreach. Meteorologist, educator, climate adaptation strategist, speaker, and photographer.
Her Story
Weather, climate, and community.
Lis has spent her career helping people understand the atmosphere and prepare for a changing climate.
Her work has moved through classrooms, museums, national parks, universities, public policy, local government, media, and community events.
Weather Outreach brings that background together in one place: practical science, warm communication, and a clear connection to everyday life.
Meteorology
Climate Adaptation
Public Policy
Science Education
Community Resilience
Photography
Experience
A career across science, policy, and public education.
23
Jun 2023 – Jun 2025
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Manager
City and County of Denver
Led resilience work on heat, trees, vulnerability, and community preparedness.
21
Dec 2021 – Dec 2023
Course Instructor
Texas Tech University
Taught public administration and public policy courses on climate impacts and risks.
14
Oct 2014 – Jun 2023
Earth Systems Scientist
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Created atmospheric science, earth science, management, and preparedness training.
17
Feb 2017 – May 2019
President
Denver March for Science
Led volunteers and helped host a public science event with close to 20,000 attendees.
15
Dec 2015 – Nov 2016
Science Communications Manager
NOAA in Boulder
Worked at the intersection of science, communication, and public understanding.
12
Dec 2012 – Jan 2014
Climate Change Response Education and Training Specialist
National Park Service
Developed climate response education and training for park audiences and staff.
Selected Background
Additional roles and affiliations.
American Meteorological SocietyMember, commissioner 2022–2024, former chapter president.
University of ColoradoEducational consultant.
Climate CentralReporter / intern.
White House Council on Environmental QualityEnergy and climate change intern.
Utah Governor's OfficeEnergy and climate policy coordinator.
KCPW RadioOn-air guest scientist.
University of UtahInstructor.
Utah Museum of Natural HistoryWeather consultant.
Museum of Science & Blue Hill Weather ObservatoryExhibit coordinator, educator, and program developer.
Yellowstone National ParkPark ranger.
Ithaca College TelevisionTelevision meteorologist.
Cornell University Mars Exploration ProgramResearcher and communications specialist.
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