Audrey Grismore
About Audrey Grismore
Audrey Grismore is a Research Scientist with extensive experience in environmental historic preservation and resilience strategies for port management. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Louisiana State University and has worked in various roles, including at FEMA and URS Corporation.
Current Role at The Water Institute
Audrey Grismore serves as a Research Scientist at The Water Institute of the Gulf since 2021. In this role, she conducts policy research focused on the application of Engineering with Nature® in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) programs. Grismore develops surveys to gather existing experiences and feedback from stakeholders. She also synthesizes stakeholder-advised participatory modeling processes using RStudio for the Partnership for Our Working Coast project.
Previous Experience at FEMA
Grismore worked at FEMA as an Environmental Historic Preservation Specialist from 2017 to 2021 in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. During her four years at FEMA, she managed the Cooperating Technical Partnership Program, coordinating planning and management activities for the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program implementation throughout FEMA Region 6. She oversaw the implementation of flood risk mapping through watershed discovery projects and special communication initiatives.
Academic Background
Audrey Grismore has an extensive academic background in geography and history. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography from Louisiana State University, studying from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, she obtained a Master's degree in Geography from the same institution, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. Grismore also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Archaeology from Hood College, where she studied from 2003 to 2007.
Experience in Academia
Before her role at FEMA, Grismore was a Graduate Research Assistant at Louisiana State University from 2013 to 2018. During her five years in this position, she contributed to various research projects and gained valuable experience in the academic field. Her work in academia has provided her with a strong foundation in research methodologies and data analysis.
Professional Experience in Archaeology
Grismore has a background in archaeology, having worked as an Archaeologist at URS Corporation, an AECOM Company, from 2008 to 2014 in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. Her six years in this role involved conducting archaeological assessments and contributing to projects that required historical preservation expertise.