Bio
Hillary K. Fishler-Howard is a mixed-methodologies researcher in coupled human systems, with a focus on socioeconomic aspects of US energy infrastructure and technology, cyber risk assessment and data security, rural and Tribal governance, and land-use ecology and management for grid resilience and reliability.
- PhD (2017): Env. Science & Policy: Wildland Fire Ecology, Social Science, Oregon State University
- MPP (2012): Master of Public Policy, Environmental Economics, Oregon State University
- BA (2009): Science & Technical Writing, Grand Valley State University
Professional Experience
- R&D Associate Staff, Critical Infrastructure Resilience, 91°µÍø (Present)
- Senior Business Consultant, Laboratory Director's Office, 91°µÍø (3/2023 - 9/2024)
- Program Manager, Education & User Facilities Programs, Idaho National Laboratory (2020-2023)
- Faculty, Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University (2020-24)
- Research Fellow, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, (2018-19)
- Researcher, Joint Fire Sciences Program, USDA Forest Service: PNW, Northern Res. Stations, (2013-2017)
Professional Affiliations
- Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management
- American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists
- International Association for Society & Natural Resources