Sachin Shah
About Sachin Shah
Sachin Shah serves as the Social and Economic Drivers Program Manager at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and has extensive experience in water resources management and policy development, having worked with various organizations including The World Bank and the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Sachin Shah currently holds two positions at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). He has been the Social and Economic Drivers Program Manager since 2020, focusing on integrating social and economic factors into geological studies. Additionally, he serves as the Lead of the International and Human Systems Team since 2018, where he works on international collaborations and human systems research. Previously, he worked as Chief of Hydrologic Studies and Research from 2016 to 2018 and as a Hydrologist from 1999 to 2009, contributing to various hydrological studies and research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Sachin Shah has a strong educational background in hydrology and public policy. He earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Hydrology and Water Resources from Georgia State University. He also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Policy Studies with a focus on International Development from The LBJ School of Public Affairs. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hydrogeology from The University of Texas at Austin. This educational foundation supports his expertise in water resources management and policy.
Background
Sachin Shah has extensive experience in water resources management and policy development. Before his current roles at USGS, he worked as a Water Resources Policy and Science Fellow at The World Bank in New Delhi, India. He also served as an Associate Policy Fellow at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. His academic and professional journey has involved significant contributions to civic innovation and collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies and NGOs.
Achievements
Sachin Shah has developed a strategy on climate and environmental justice for the Department of the Interior, aimed at advancing racial equity in natural resources. He has built collaborations with government entities, NGOs, and international organizations to leverage water and socioeconomic data for improved water management decisions. His work emphasizes the integration of social and economic data into environmental practices, reflecting his commitment to sustainable resource management.