Our Team

Chief Scientist

allen@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Dr. Laurie K. Allen is former NOAA Senior Executive (SES), program manager and ecologist, with a 35-year career in Environmental Science and Policy including experience across marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems. She held numerous technical, managerial, and executive positions at NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in both regional and Headquarters settings, including Office Director for NMFS’ Office of Protected Resources (OPR), Senior Policy Advisor to the Assistant Administrator (AA) and Acting Deputy AA for Regulations. She also served as the US Geological Survey (USGS) Senior Science Advisor for the Ecosystems Mission Area and as the Wildlife Research Program Manager, where she helped transform the national wildlife research program to better support Department of Interior (DOI) management agencies, building core competencies in wildlife science to solve today’s problems (e.g., making USGS a leader in wildlife/renewable energy science and solutions, and creating state of the art genomics/bioinformatics capabilities). She has also contributed to industry-led offshore energy projects as a senior policy advisor and facilitator. 

Climate Adaption & Disaster Risk Specialist

marchman@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Patrick has almost 20 years of experience in the intersection of climate adaptation, resilience, and hazard mitigation planning.  

After 16 years of public-sector experience working for the U.S. government, including 5 years with FEMA in hazard mitigation and in early climate resilience work, he moved to the private sector, supporting climate risk assessments and adaptation planning for a wide range of clients, including airports, transportation infrastructure, and hospitals.

Since 2011, Patrick has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.  He also holds a certification in Sustainability and Climate Risk from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.  

Media Producer

doyle@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Peter specializes in digital media, film, television and online media production and strategic media, and marketing. As owner and founder of MMC Media Productions, he has over two decades working in all media. He has produced commercials, film, music videos, and corporate communications, news, and science documentaries that have contributed to some of the largest companies, media conglomerates, government agencies and non-profit organizations. 

Peter became especially interested in climate issues, which informed his decision to obtain a Master of Liberal Arts in Climate Change and Society from the University of North Carolina Asheville. Since this coursework, He researches and writes about climate issues in everyday life, and continually collaborates with CASE on multiple projects. He has created content focused on user engagement and education for CASE, particularly geared towards public consumption.

Peter has taught film and stage production at Western Carolina University film studies group.

Marine Biologist

sanborn@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Tom is a marine biologist with a focus on conservation and finding novel ways to integrate social science approaches into community-based conservation strategies. He brings 7+ years of experience engaging fishing communities and coastal stakeholders through his work with NOAA’s observer program in the Pacific and serving on international development programs with USAID and the Peace Corps in the Philippines. His time spent working directly alongside those most affected by climate, development and policy issues has given him an appreciation for the cultural and ecological importance of understanding where people fit into their marine ecosystems.

Additionally, Tom has worked with both non-profits and NGOs on project development, outreach and strategic partnerships, drafting proposals, and marine science consulting. He always brings a strong analytical and research background to his role, but is most at home whenever he’s back out on the ocean. 

Climate Analyst

shein@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Karsten Shein, Ph.D., is an expert in climate observation, analysis, and modeling, specifically of extreme climate events, climate variability and change, and climate impacts. Karsten earned his doctorate in climatology from Michigan State University and has 30 years of award-winning experience that includes analyzing extreme wind speeds while at the University of East Anglia in the UK and leading data quality assurance and climate monitoring, assessments, and policy guidance for NASA and NOAA. Dr. Shein’s work has encompassed wildfire risk, wind energy modelling, aviation meteorology, climate vulnerability assessments, and deploying instrumentation on coral reefs to identify asset-scale climate impacts on natural infrastructure. He developed and led NOAA’s Statewide Climate Extremes Committee, invented a widely used environmental metadata standard, and participated in a variety of federal programs and committees including the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), the Committee on Earth Observing Satellites (CEOS), and the NOAA Sentinel Sites Program. Karsten has negotiated international environmental protection agreements and led a major climate assessment. He coordinated a climate vulnerability assessment for Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and has since conducted many climate change and risk assessments in the marine, transportation, energy, and community sectors. Most recently he was the director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center at the University of Illinois and is a founding director of 2DegreesC, a nonprofit using technology to engage the public in climate science. Dr. Shein is an award-winning communicator with over 250 articles on meteorology and climatology. He was awarded a NOAA Bronze Medal for his role in cultivating climate services partnerships. Karsten is also a rescue scuba diver and licensed commercial airplane pilot. In his free time, he enjoys time with his family, scuba diving, photography, and learning new things. 

Fisheries Management 

quinlan@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Troy is a highly experienced fisheries management consultant with over 25 years of industry expertise.

He has a proven track record of successfully managing large teams of field technicians and supervisors

operating across extensive geographical areas. He thrives on collaborating with clients and

interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. With strong skills in financial

management and attention to detail, he has effectively managed budgets, ensured cost control, and

fostered a positive team environment that upholds high standards. Troy is known for his ability to

engage with client representatives, resolve issues, and make valuable contributions to company

initiatives. He excels in fast-paced environments, managing multiple responsibilities with a strong work

ethic and a drive for excellence, always aiming to deliver successful outcomes and make a positive

impact. 

Fisheries Biologist

otoole@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Bill is an accomplished Fisheries Consultant with a wealth of experience in the field of marine resource management. Throughout his career, Bill has excelled in roles that demand meticulous data analysis, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of critical information within tight timelines. He has a proven track record in verifying data consistency and solving recording issues, demonstrating a strong commitment to upholding data quality standards. Bill's dedication to marine species protection is evident in his work as a Protected Species Observer, where he consistently ensured project compliance and accurately documented protected species, including sea turtles, cetaceans, and birds. With a deep understanding of field data collection protocols and a proficiency in the utilization of specialized equipment, Bill possesses the necessary skills to make meaningful contributions to sustainable fisheries management.

Bill's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University, complemented by hands-on experience as a Biological Field Technician. He has actively engaged in critical conservation efforts, contributing to the restoration of native seagrass and algae populations by removal of invasive species. With an unwavering commitment to marine resource protection, Bill is well-prepared to provide expert guidance, ensuring the sustainable management of our invaluable aquatic ecosystems. 

Climate Scientist

mcguirk@caseconsultantsinternational.com

As the Founder and First President of CASE Consultants International, Marjorie transforms the latest scientific findings into real world decisions in climate adaptation and sustainability. A professional meteorologist, Marjorie's decades-long career in climate services with NOAA and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), helps make sense out of climate science as it applies to a wide variety of sectors. 

Marjorie was a lead USA Government Reviewer for the Fifth Climate Assessment Report by the IPCC on Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability. As an Expert Consultant for the WMO, she worked with technical and scientific Commissions in Agriculture, Aviation, Climatology, Hydrology, and Instrumentation. She was a Principal Author of the User Interface Platform and one of a small team  who wrote United Nations Implementation Plan for the Global Framework for Climate Services, creating the Exemplar concept in sectors. 

Marjorie’s work underpins international technical collaboration in climate and public health, disaster risk reduction, water resources sectors, and agriculture and food security.  

Marjorie has served on various Boards of the American Meteorological Society.

Climate Policy & Services

shea@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Eileen brings four decades of government and private-sector experience to CASE. She specializes in understanding the vulnerability of businesses, communities and natural resources to a changing climate and applying climate information to address those issues. Her expertise extends from local, national and international climate services, to sustainable risk management and public policy. 

Eileen was: the Deputy Director of NOAA’s Climate and Global Change Program, the Chief of Climate Services and Monitoring Division of the now National Centers for Environmental Information (formerly NCDC), and the NOAA Regional Coordinator for the Pacific Region. Specifically, she oversaw university and laboratory partnerships related to the natural and social sciences arenas; processes for data accessibility through integration and visualization, and customer engagement, education and outreach.

Eileen was central to the developmental of: the 13-Federal-agency US Global Change Research Program, NOAA’s National Climate Services plans, and to the effective implementation of NOAA’s regional climate products and services. 

Eileen is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. She serves on Council to Rising Voices, an intercultural climate change group. 

Community Planning & Resilience

shuford@caseconsultantsinternational.com

Scott has over 35 years of professional experience in all phases of short and long range planning, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and facilitation of strategic development and redevelopment. His experience includes service in senior planning positions in North Carolina and Florida. 

Scott has authored several important publications related to climate change. He was a co-author on the 2010 American Planning Association report titled Planning for a New Energy and Climate Future, a collaboration among Scott, the University of North Carolina Asheville, and NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information National Climatic Data Center (formerly NCDC). He was the lead author of the American Planning Association’s Climate Change Policy Guide.  

Scott has particular interest in educating professionals on how climate change will affect the arenas of planning, architecture, engineering, economic development, and landscape architecture. He is passionate about facilitating community resilience in small towns to face climate, weather and economic threats. 

Scott is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and serves on the board of Clean Air Carolina.