Galen Scott began federal service in 2003 as a Presidential Management Fellow
for NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey. Starting off in the NGS Front Office as a
geek translator, he explained the complex science and critical applications of
geodesy for non-technical audiences, particularly in the strategic planning and
budgeting process. Since 2004, Mr. Scott has worked with coastal scientists and
managers to build the geospatial infrastructure necessary to obtain accurate
coastal elevations and water levels for long-term ecosystem monitoring and
coastal management decisions. He has forged diverse partnerships to help
coastal communities use NOAA’s authoritative data, services, and tools to
understand and address impacts of sea level rise. He currently serves as the
NGS Constituent Resources Manager, responsible for engaging stakeholders
about NGS products and services, and generating feedback to better serve our
users’ needs. Mr. Scott led the NGS GPS on Bench Marks program, a crowd-
sourced data collection effort to help the geospatial community prepare for the
Modernization of the National Spatial Reference System. He holds Masters
Degrees in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from Johns
Hopkins University and the University of Rhode Island.