9.5 How Science and Communication Skills Translate to Other Industries

Friday, 23 June 2023: 11:45 AM
Sonoran Sky Ballroom Salon 5 (Arizona Grand Resort & Spa )
Jacqueline Bennett, Southern California Edison, Irwindale, CA

Is there life after TV aside from PR? More industries are recognizing the value of communicating weather-related risks to their stakeholders and they are investing in the best people to help protect their business assets and the public. The most prominent sectors include utilities, energy development, government, telecommunications, aviation, agriculture, insurance, and computer programming including development of new visualization software. This talk will discuss how these industries are utilizing weather experts and the opportunities therein. There is even opportunity to start your own business as a consultant in your area of expertise; we will discuss how the CCM seal can help you achieve better results in this field.
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