Brenda Pobanz
About Brenda Pobanz
Brenda Pobanz serves as the NARAC Operations Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2005. With over thirty years of experience in atmospheric sciences and operations management, she has significantly contributed to the development of atmospheric release models.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Brenda Pobanz has served as the NARAC Operations Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2005. In this role, she oversees operations related to the National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC), which provides real-time atmospheric modeling and decision support for emergency response. Her tenure at the laboratory spans 19 years, during which she has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of the center.
Education and Expertise
Brenda Pobanz holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology from the University of North Dakota and a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology from the University of Wyoming. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in atmospheric sciences, which she has applied throughout her extensive career in operations management.
Background
Brenda Pobanz has over three decades of experience in atmospheric sciences and operations management. She has been a member of the National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center Operations Team since 1992, contributing to the center's mission of providing critical atmospheric data and modeling for various applications, including emergency response.
Contributions to Atmospheric Release Models
At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Brenda Pobanz has contributed to the development and implementation of atmospheric release models. These models are essential for predicting the dispersion of airborne contaminants and are utilized in various scenarios, including environmental assessments and public safety.