Davin Holen

DepartmentOrganizationEmailPhoneAddressAnchorage , Alaska 99501United StatesBioAs the coastal community resilience specialist Davin Holen is dedicated to providing expertise, research, and extension services that enhance the culture and well-being of coastal communities across Alaska. Through Alaska Sea Grant Davin draws on the resources of the University of Alaska including the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy at UAF's International Arctic Research Center, the Alaska Ocean Observing System, as well as other research tools to provide services for coastal communities in Alaska.

Science Specialties

anthropology; coastal resilience; fisheries;

Current Research

1) Assessing and prioritizing the broad range of factors affecting resilience of coastal Alaska communities, 2) working with coastal communities affected by climate-related stress to maintain resilience and adapt to changing circumstances, 3) assessing changing circumstances in coastal economies such as fisheries that impact resilience, and 4) assisting communities to create and implement resilience and adaptation plans.