Natasha Collins
About Natasha Collins
Natasha Collins is a Social Science Research Assistant at the U.S. Geological Survey, with a background in forest sciences and extensive experience in research and education. She has held various positions at Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder, contributing to wildfire science and environmental studies.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Natasha Collins has been serving as a Social Science Research Assistant at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2020. In this role, she engages in research and analysis related to social science applications within the agency. Her work involves synthesizing discussions with fire science stakeholders, focusing on priority research needs and planning for uncertainty. She contributes to comprehensive reports that inform national program offices and regional leaders.
Previous Experience at Colorado State University
Prior to her current position, Natasha Collins worked at Colorado State University in various capacities. She served as a Teaching Assistant for nine months from 2018 to 2019 and as a Research Assistant for one year from 2019 to 2020. In these roles, she supported academic and research initiatives within the university, contributing to the educational environment in the Fort Collins, Colorado area.
Experience in Study Abroad Programs
Natasha Collins has extensive experience in study abroad programs through her work at the University of Colorado Boulder. She held multiple positions in 2014 and 2015, including Trip Instructor, Site Leader in Nicaragua, and Independent Researcher in Bahia, Brazil. Additionally, she served as a Program Assistant for five months in Bahia, Brazil, where she facilitated program logistics and supported participants.
Educational Background
Natasha Collins holds a Master of Science in Forest Sciences from Colorado State University, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Dual Bachelor of Arts with summa cum laude honors in Spanish for the Professions and Environmental Studies, along with a minor in Portuguese, from the University of Colorado Boulder between 2011 and 2016. Her academic journey includes studies at various institutions, including the American School of Valencia and Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina.
Research Contributions and Projects
In her research capacity, Natasha Collins has conducted significant evaluations and analyses. She surveyed and analyzed data from approximately 16,000 users of 15 wildfire science exchanges across the U.S. Additionally, she developed presentations and reports for the Joint Fire Science Advisory Board and facilitated meetings to address information needs for national program offices and regional leaders.