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I am an environmental engineer and data scientist who specializes in drawing actionable, data-driven insights to support decision-making in business, government, and international development. Throughout my professional career, I have gained expertise in four key areas:

1. understanding the drivers of weather and climate risks,
2. applying statistical analyses to geospatial and time series data,
3. communicating complex ideas to audiences with diverse backgrounds,
4. working in teams and building consensus. 

I am driven by the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to growing climate risks, and achieve sustainable development. Thus, I seek to combine my technical skills and my passion for building relationships to help communities and businesses thrive by becoming more sustainable, resilient, and equitable. 

I am an Applied Scientist at Descartes Labs. Previously, I was a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University and a Consultant at The World Bank. I hold a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University with a certificate in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy, as well as a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University. I am originally from Mexico City, Mexico.

You can contact me at: jherrera at alumni dot princeton dot edu

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