Kristen Mc Swain
About Kristen Mc Swain
Kristen Mc Swain serves as the Acting Chief of Staff for the Water Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a position she has held since 2021. With a background in hydrology and groundwater studies, she has over two decades of experience at USGS and advanced degrees in Soil Sciences.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Kristen Mc Swain serves as the Acting Chief of Staff for the Water Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Reston, Virginia. In this role, she oversees various initiatives related to water resources and management, contributing to the agency's mission of providing reliable scientific information about water.
Previous Experience at U.S. Geological Survey
Prior to her current role, Kristen Mc Swain held several positions at the U.S. Geological Survey. She worked as a Hydrologist from 1995 to 2016, accumulating 21 years of experience in the field. Following this, she served as a Groundwater Specialist from 2016 to 2019, and later as the ACWI Executive Secretary for a 7-month period in 2019-2020, all while based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area.
Educational Background
Kristen Mc Swain studied at North Carolina State University, where she earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Soil Sciences from 2009 to 2012. Earlier, she attended Georgia State University from 1992 to 1994, completing two years of study. Her educational background supports her expertise in water resources and soil sciences.
Professional Expertise
With extensive experience in hydrology and groundwater management, Kristen Mc Swain possesses a strong foundation in water resource science. Her roles at the U.S. Geological Survey have equipped her with skills in scientific research, project management, and interagency collaboration, contributing to effective water resource management strategies.