Mario Martin Alciati
About Mario Martin Alciati
Mario Martin Alciati is a Web Communications Manager and Digital Marketer at the U.S. Geological Survey, with extensive experience in public affairs and digital media. He is also an active member of various cycling organizations and has a background in environmental science and photography.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Mario Martin Alciati has served as the Web Communications Manager, Digital Marketer, Digital Media Specialist, and Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2018. In this role, he manages public inquiries and requests for the Water Resources Mission Area (WRMA) and leads social media efforts for specific USGS accounts, including @USGS_Streamgages on Instagram and @USGS_Water on Twitter. He previously worked as a Web Content Manager at USGS for nine months in 2018 and as a Research Associate from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Mario Martin Alciati earned a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science with a specialization in Watershed Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, where he also minored in Economics, Law & Policy, and Management. His academic background supports his work in digital communications and public affairs, particularly within environmental contexts.
Background in Photography
Mario Martin Alciati founded MarioMartinfotos.com, a photography website that operated from 2017 to 2020. He has experience as a published photographer, having worked at MarioMartinFotos for 15 years. His photography focuses on black and white street photography, photojournalism, and environmental photography. He has covered global time attack and formula racing events and aims to expand his photography work into drifting and MotoGP racing.
Community Involvement
Mario Martin Alciati is an active member of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association since 2016 and has volunteered with the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling since 2018. He previously volunteered with BikeHouston from 2014 to 2016. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to community engagement and advocacy for cycling.
Professional Experience in Research
Before his current role at USGS, Mario Martin Alciati worked as a Research Analyst and Field Technician at The Research Foundation for SUNY for five months in 2013. He also served as a Research Associate at USGS from 2014 to 2018, contributing to various research projects in the environmental sector.