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Katie Arkema is a senior Earth scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focusing on coastal science and the impacts of global change on human-natural systems. She is especially interested in developing innovative solutions to support energy resilience for coastal communities. With a collaborative approach, she partners with leaders and stakeholders across various sectors to explore how ecosystems can benefit society while understanding the decisions made by key actors and institutions that influence ecological dynamics and human well-being. At PNNL, Katie applies her expertise in ecosystem services to foster integrated, participatory, and equitable methods for designing and implementing renewable energy technologies. Prior to her role at PNNL, she was the lead scientist for the Natural Capital Project at Stanford University, where she led an interdisciplinary team in modeling the role of coastal ecosystems in protecting vulnerable communities from sea-level rise and storms, and in providing habitats for fisheries and tourism opportunities. Her research has been published in prestigious journals, including Science and Nature, and has directly informed coastal resilience planning, sustainable development, and ecosystem restoration efforts within the United States and internationally, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean. Her achievements include being selected as a Nexus Fulbright Fellow in 2012, highlighting her commitment to advancing ecological science and its practical applications for community resilience.