Holly Weiss Racine, C.P.G.
About Holly Weiss Racine, C.P.G.
Holly Weiss Racine is a geologist and outreach coordinator currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey. She has extensive experience in environmental protection and geosciences, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 2002.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Holly Weiss Racine serves as a Geologist and Outreach Coordinator at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2023. She is based in Vancouver, Washington, and works at the Cascades Volcano Observatory. In this role, she focuses on geological research and public outreach, contributing to the understanding of volcanic activity and its impacts.
Previous Experience at Federal Highway Administration
Prior to her current position, Racine worked at the Federal Highway Administration as an Environmental Protection Specialist from 2018 to 2023 in the Portland, Oregon area. During her tenure, she was involved in environmental assessments and compliance related to transportation projects. She also served as the Acting Geotechnical Functional Manager for three months in 2020.
Professional Background in Environmental Analysis
Racine has extensive experience in environmental analysis, having worked as an Environmental Impact Analyst for the State of Alaska from 2009 to 2010. She later held the position of Environmental Specialist at R&M Consultants, Inc. from 2010 to 2015, and as an Environmental Program Specialist for the State of Alaska from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Academic Background
Holly Weiss Racine studied Geosciences at the University of Southern Maine, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in 2005. During her time at the university, she also worked as a Geographic Information Systems Student Proctor from 2002 to 2005, gaining valuable experience in GIS applications.
Early Career and Roles in Natural Resource Management
Racine began her career as a Park Ranger with the U.S. Forest Service at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument from 2005 to 2007. This role provided her with foundational experience in natural resource management and public engagement in a national park setting.