Michelle Irizarry
About Michelle Irizarry
Michelle Irizarry is a hydrologist currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey in the Orlando, Florida area, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Hydrology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in hydrologic modeling and water management.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Michelle Irizarry has been employed as a Hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2019. Based in the Orlando, Florida area, she has contributed to various hydrological studies and projects during her tenure. Her role involves analyzing water resources and developing models to understand hydrological processes. USGS is known for its scientific research and data collection related to natural resources, and Irizarry's work supports these initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Irizarry holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Hydrology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied from 1999 to 2001. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, completing her degree from 1994 to 1999. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in hydrology and engineering principles.
Previous Experience at Continuity H2O, LLC
Before joining the USGS, Michelle Irizarry served as Principal and Owner of Continuity H2O, LLC from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she managed projects related to water resource management and hydrological modeling. Her experience in this position allowed her to apply her expertise in hydrology to real-world challenges in the Orlando area.
Career at South Florida Water Management District
Michelle Irizarry worked at the South Florida Water Management District as a Lead Hydrologic Modeler from 2001 to 2011. During her ten years there, she developed and implemented hydrologic models to support water management decisions. Her work contributed to the understanding of water flow and distribution in the region, which is critical for effective water resource management.