Alysa (Amy) Yoder
About Alysa (Amy) Yoder
Alysa (Amy) Yoder is a hydrologist currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in hydrology, having held various positions and earned degrees in the field from institutions such as the University of California, Davis, and Montana State University.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Alysa Yoder currently serves as a Hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she worked as a Hydrologic Technician at USGS from 2019 to 2021. In her capacity at USGS, she engages in research and analysis related to water resources, contributing to the agency's mission of providing reliable scientific information about the natural resources and natural hazards.
Education and Expertise
Alysa Yoder holds a Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Geohydrology from Montana State University-Bozeman, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she studied Geohydrology at Háskóli Íslands for 11 months in 2013. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in hydrology and water resource management.
Background
Alysa Yoder's professional journey includes various roles in hydrology and environmental research. She began her career as a Geochemical Data Processing Assistant at Montana State University from 2014 to 2015. She also gained experience as a Greater Yellowstone Network Field Research Intern with the National Park Service in 2015. In 2019, she briefly worked as a Hydrologic Technician for the Bureau of Land Management in Prineville, Oregon.
Research Experience
During her time at the University of California, Davis, Alysa Yoder worked as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she conducted research that contributed to the understanding of hydrogeological processes. Her research experience complements her practical work in hydrology and enhances her expertise in the field.