Meet Rachael Dempsey: NOAA’s National Ocean Service

Join us for an informal meet-and-greet with Rachael Dempsey, Deputy Assistant Administrator at NOAA’s National Ocean Service. With a career spanning 28 years in the U.S. Navy and current oversight of programs including the National Geodetic Survey, Coast Survey, and IOOS, Rachael brings a unique perspective bridging national security, ocean observation, and geospatial infrastructure. Stop by to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the future of NOAA’s navigation, positioning, and coastal management programs.