Najiba Rashid is a PhD candidate in Geography and Geospatial Science at Oregon State University with extensive research experience in disaster resilience, climate adaptation, and geospatial analysis. She has over five years of expertise in community-based disaster management, working on NSF-funded projects related to the Cascadia Subduction Zone and disaster debris management in coastal Oregon. Her interdisciplinary background includes a Master’s in Disaster Management and a Bachelor’s in Urban and Regional Planning. Najiba applies mixed-method and remote sensing approaches to examine flood vulnerability, heat stress, and post-disaster recovery dynamics. She has conducted stakeholder interviews and focus groups to study debris management challenges following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida. Her work emphasizes equitable recovery strategies, institutional coordination, and inclusive resilience planning. Najiba is a published researcher in Environmental Challenges and Geographical Review and actively contributes to academic conferences and resilience-focused research networks.
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