Jess Kuonen is the Hudson Estuary Resilience Specialist for New York Sea Grant, serving the 10 counties that border the tidal Hudson River. Located in Kingston, NY, Jess’s work in estuarine resilience is focused on coastal hazards, climate change, and environmental health. She serves a variety of stakeholder groups, including local government, residents, and businesses along the tidal Hudson and works with many partners throughout the Hudson Valley.