Arsum Pathak

Arsum is the Senior Adaptation and Coastal Resilience Specialist for the National Wildlife Federation’s Southcentral Region. In this role, she advances climate adaptation efforts, with a focus on nature-based approaches to address the impacts of climate change and extreme events across the Gulf region. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications on climate impact assessments and adaptation solutions. Additionally, she regularly participates in state-based coastal resilience and hazard mitigation planning across the Gulf, collaborating with regional and local stakeholders. Before joining National Wildlife Federation, Arsum earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of South Florida, where she researched climate impacts and adaptation decision-making using a systems approach. As a board member of the Geos Institute, she brings her scientific expertise in nature-based adaptation and experience in the non-profit sector to support the organization’s mission and goals.