Hannah Collier
About Hannah Collier
Hannah Collier serves as the Metadata Team Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she specializes in metadata coordination for climate and atmospheric science datasets. She holds a Master's degree in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has a background in geology and environmental sciences.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Hannah Collier serves as the Metadata Team Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on coordinating metadata efforts to support climate and atmospheric science datasets. Her work contributes to the laboratory's mission of enhancing data sharing within the scientific community, which is essential for improving climate understanding.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Collier earned a Master's degree in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Vanderbilt University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both information science and environmental studies.
Professional Background
Hannah Collier has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in the scientific and technical fields. She worked as a Technical Professional 1 at Amec Foster Wheeler from 2015 to 2018 and as a Geologist at Aerostar SES LLC from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she has experience from her time as a Laboratory Assistant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and completed summer internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Minnesota.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Hannah Collier utilizes Python and PostgreSQL to automate workflows and address challenges in metadata coordination. Her technical skills enhance her ability to create and manage metadata for climate and atmospheric science datasets. She actively contributes to the advancement of open data sharing practices, which are crucial for fostering collaboration and improving climate research.