{"id":3278,"date":"2020-09-18T11:16:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T15:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/?page_id=3278"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:51:46","slug":"disasters-trust-and-social-change-lab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/disasters-trust-and-social-change-lab\/","title":{"rendered":"Disasters, Trust, and Social Change Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\" id=\"header-image\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id3278_678362-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3278_678362-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3278_678362-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3278_948295-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3278_948295-3e{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3278_948295-3e{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3278_948295-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3278_948295-3e kb-section-has-overlay kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:lpx;line-height:1;font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;letter-spacing:-1px;color:#000000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_62e961-5c\">Disasters, trust &amp; Social Change Lab<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_18080c-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_18080c-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_18080c-f1\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_18080c-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_18080c-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_18080c-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_18080c-f1 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1rem);}.kadence-column3278_1a5b80-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3278_1a5b80-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3278_1a5b80-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3278_1a5b80-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3278_1a5b80-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3278_1a5b80-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3278_1a5b80-80 kvs-lg-false kvs-md-false kvs-sm-false inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_97e539-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_97e539-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_97e539-ba\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_97e539-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_97e539-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_97e539-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_97e539-ba img.kb-inline-image, 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div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id3278_9052ea-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3278_9052ea-01 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3278_9052ea-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3278_9052ea-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3278_9052ea-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id3278_9052ea-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3278_9052ea-01 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-4-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:0px;column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2f2f2;}.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3278_df93d5-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3278_df93d5-30\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\"><strong>Structural<\/strong>, <strong>sociopolitical<\/strong>, and <strong>psychological<\/strong> barriers that leave communities vulnerable to disaster.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3278_d187db-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column3278_d187db-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3278_d187db-8e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\"><strong>Individual <\/strong>and<strong> community<\/strong> level factors (e.g., needs, narratives) that should inform prevention and recovery strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2f2f2;}.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3278_7c8f35-b3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\"><strong>Risk perception<\/strong> and <strong>communication<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2f2f2;}.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3278_334cf4-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5b30abeb3205f90df684922915b56d1\"><strong>Disaster behavior<\/strong> and <strong>decision-making<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>What do we do?<br><\/em><\/strong>We use diverse methods to understand the psychology behind disaster perceptions, attitudes, and decision-making. To empower communities towards change organizing and the reduction of disaster risk, the team studies how narratives and communication shape understandings of disaster phenomena and build or inhibit trusting relationships between stakeholders. We believe that bi-directional trust between communities and researchers is key to disaster prevention and recovery. Community members\u2019 perspectives are centered and community-centered methodologies are used to gather data first-hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Who is our work for?<br><\/em><\/strong>Currently, our primary focus is to support Floridian citizens and advocates who wish to reduce risk in their communities. We especially aim to incorporate and amplify the perspectives of historically vulnerable Floridians in our work. In the longer-term, we hope that our work can be applied in ways that benefit historically vulnerable communities on a broader geographic scale (via research collaborations or informing policy change).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Our approach to science<br><\/em><\/strong>Science is political. It is often used to support a status quo that is oppressive and unjust for many people in societies around the world. Some particular perspectives (that serve power) have become hegemonic despite the fact that many viewpoints exist. Our research lab responds to questions through the lens of our principles. We know that answering questions in that way is challenging because dominant scientific systems, institutions and professionals view value-based methodological approaches with skepticism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Why is the disciplinary mix important?<br><\/em><\/strong>Interdisciplinary research is both consistently lauded and rare. Though challenging, it\u2019s critical to the success of the project because we each come to the work from different theoretical angles. Additionally, we bring a broadened methodological toolset to enhance conducting and disseminating this work. The group is built on a foundational mix of disaster risk reduction and behavioral social psychology. To effectively study the impact of narratives on individuals and their communities, we need a strong base of psychology theory and methods as well as the contextual knowledge of disaster studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Why is it of value?<br><\/em><\/strong>We study the psychology of disaster risk with a focus on social justice and science communication that builds trust. The DTSC Lab delivers empirical evidence that is built WITH communities from the ground up, connecting to the rich theoretical (and interdisciplinary) traditions of disaster studies, with a distinct flavor of psychological methods of study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How we work with communities<br><\/em><\/strong>We work with communities by building genuine relationships with individuals and groups, and showing up to support the work they are already doing. We believe that communities unfairly affected by burdens of risk should pursue their own objectives rather than our lab deciding those objectives for them. We also challenge the way science is gatekept by centering the community throughout the research process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3278_162dd2-92\">OUR TEAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0367a0;color:#0367a0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-114835d3 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c0d3a5bd\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2316\" height=\"2316\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Jason-profile-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Jason-profile-edited.jpg 2316w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Jason-profile-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Jason-profile-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Jason-profile-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Jason-profile-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Jason-profile-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Jason-profile-edited-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2316px) 100vw, 2316px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6e356e21\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Jason von Meding<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"mailto:jason.vonmeding@ufl.edu\">jason.vonmeding@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a background in architecture\/shelter\/project management but have also hold diverse research experience in disaster studies. My work with affected communities has led me to understand the power of narratives, language and framing. I can connect the group effort with the wider context of disaster studies, a truly interdisciplinary field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-43f20e7b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Haleh-Mehdipour-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Haleh Mehdipour edited\" class=\"wp-image-7108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Haleh-Mehdipour-edited.jpg 790w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Haleh-Mehdipour-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Haleh-Mehdipour-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/Haleh-Mehdipour-edited-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-822bddc3\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Haleh Mehdipour<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"mailto:colinsmith@ufl.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:haleh.mehdipour@ufl.edu\">haleh.mehdipour@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My research integrates community-designed spatial justice into infrastructure planning and design. One of my primary focus areas is gaining a deep understanding of the philosophical foundations of community engagement theories since it will empower marginalized communities by involving them in the decision-making process when it comes to any proposed changes to places.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0b2d7e74 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6333f580\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-65eef5bf wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2490\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/GoshtasbShahriari-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/GoshtasbShahriari-1-scaled.jpg 2490w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/GoshtasbShahriari-1-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/GoshtasbShahriari-1-996x1024.jpg 996w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/GoshtasbShahriari-1-768x790.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/GoshtasbShahriari-1-1494x1536.jpg 1494w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/GoshtasbShahriari-1-1992x2048.jpg 1992w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2490px) 100vw, 2490px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4f0aa27b\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Goshtasb Shahriari Mehr<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:g.shahriarimehr@ufl.edu\">g.shahriarimehr@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER) specializing in urban food systems, with a focus on enhancing food accessibility and equity in underserved communities. My research applies deep learning techniques to explore the optimization of food delivery systems in urban areas. I am interested in the intersection of urban planning, technological innovation, and social equity, aiming to develop resilient and inclusive systems that address food security challenges in vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-10662d41\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1063\" height=\"1060\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Chris_williams-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Chris_williams-1.jpg 1063w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Chris_williams-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Chris_williams-1-1024x1021.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Chris_williams-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Chris_williams-1-768x766.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1063px) 100vw, 1063px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-855a2be8\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Christopher Williams<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"mailto:haleh.mehdipour@ufl.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"williams.ch@ufl.edu\">williams.ch@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a hazards geography Ph.D. student, I study storms, climate, and how to reduce disaster risk. I appreciate how the DTSC lab provides an opportunity to focus on storytelling and community engagement while building transformative relationships. Previously, I worked with Dr. von Meding on my thesis, for which he offered valuable committee member guidance and perspective. We used mixed-methods research to explore survey responses and emergency management interviews, which helped us better understand tornado sheltering before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-21c55961 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-182eec7f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cc5f43ef wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1837\" height=\"1837\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Bender.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Bender.jpg 1837w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Bender-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Bender-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Bender-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Bender-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Bender-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1837px) 100vw, 1837px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d16a7452\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Ava Bender<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"williams.ch@ufl.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:avabender@ufl.edu\">avabender@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi,&nbsp;I&#8217;m&nbsp;Ava, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Architectural Studies. Decisions and responses about disasters are&nbsp;cultural,&nbsp;and the stories we tell matter. With a background in Anthropology and Art History,&nbsp;I&#8217;m&nbsp;passionate about the roles of creativity, storytelling, and collective action in shaping our lived experiences with disasters.&nbsp;I&#8217;m&nbsp;excited to collaborate with the DTSC Lab to put research into action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-84fcf520\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Lopez-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Lopez-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Lopez-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Lopez-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Lopez-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Lopez-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Lopez-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Lopez-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-02894762\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Amanda Lopez<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"mailto:lopez.amanda@ufl.edu\">lopez.amanda@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello, my name is Amanda Lopez, and I am a senior majoring in Public Health with a minor in Anthropology. As the Social Media Manager for the DTSC Lab, I support our interdisciplinary research by helping communicate our work to broader communities.&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;particularly interested in disaster preparedness, community resilience, and the ways marginalized populations experience risk. My background in EMT work and community health outreach motivates me to bridge research, storytelling, and public engagement to ensure our projects are accessible,&nbsp;equitable, and grounded in the needs of the people we serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0390d612 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-193eb9ee\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Zhane_Loiseau-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Zhane_Loiseau-3.jpg 576w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Zhane_Loiseau-3-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ae27061c\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Zhane Loiseau<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"mailto:zloiseau@ufl.edu\">zloiseau@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello, my name is Zhane Loiseau. I am currently a sophomore studying civil engineering. I am very interested in how inequality affects access to sustainable and safe housing. Living in Florida has shown me how lack of adequate housing can be detrimental with the factors of climate change and natural disasters. I am very excited to work with the DTSC lab and to gain more research experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f46e2a50\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Zhang.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Zhang.jpg 799w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Zhang-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Zhang-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Zhang-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0d71b530\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Jiayi Zhu<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"acecilia.borroto@ufl.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:zhujiayi@ufl.edu\">zhujiayi@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello, I\u2019m Jiayi Zhu, and you can also call me Andrew. I&#8217;m a junior majoring in economics. I\u2019m super interested in social science study and philosophy. It&#8217;s a really great opportunity for me to join the team! I\u2019m good at teamwork and looking forward to learn research experience, as well as hope I can put some effort to make our community, society, and whole world to be a better place, and people can get a more equal environment to chase their dream!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8383371d default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-37b12685\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"2500\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Logo-DTSC-LinkedIn.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Logo-DTSC-LinkedIn.png 2500w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Logo-DTSC-LinkedIn-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Logo-DTSC-LinkedIn-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Logo-DTSC-LinkedIn-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Logo-DTSC-LinkedIn-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Logo-DTSC-LinkedIn-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Logo-DTSC-LinkedIn-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5b3e1bc5\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Josh Steedle<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"mailto:csheils@ufl.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:joshua.steedle@ufl.edu\">joshua.steedle@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello,&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;Josh Steedle, in my first year studying Sustainability&nbsp;in&nbsp;the Built Environment.&nbsp; I\u2019m&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in&nbsp;integrating green practices into education and business to improve the quality&nbsp;of the environment and the livelihood of marginalized communities.&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;excited to work with real community members in building up their own independent resilience&nbsp;to disasters&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0365ad7b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Powers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Powers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Powers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Powers-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/Powers-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-529be8f6\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Joshua Powers<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"mailto:powers.joshua@ufl.edu\">powers.joshua@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">My name is Joshua Powers.&nbsp; I\u2019m&nbsp;a&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;majoring in Biology and philosophy with an interest in public health. 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I want to use my&nbsp;technical&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;and time&nbsp;to serve&nbsp;communities&nbsp;and for the benefit of others.&nbsp;I have enjoyed engaging with community groups where our&nbsp;new technology&nbsp;will be installed, creating data visualizations, and drafting summaries of events we have been involved in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-eb6bc0c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Marinas-Headshot-2-edited-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Marinas-Headshot-2-edited-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Marinas-Headshot-2-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Marinas-Headshot-2-edited-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Marinas-Headshot-2-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Marinas-Headshot-2-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Marinas-Headshot-2-edited-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Marinas-Headshot-2-edited-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0d35322e\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Marina McKinstry<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><a href=\"mailto:marinamckinstry@ufl.edu\">marinamckinstry@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a Freshman in Environmental Science. 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