Evan Flynn

About Evan Flynn

Coastal and environmental scientist with expertise in sediment geochemistry, coastal processes, and contaminant transport and fate. Skilled in leading field studies, analyzing multi-source environmental data, and delivering insights to support environmental sustainability and resilience. Extensive hands-on experience with environmental sampling (e.g, sediment coring, hydrologic monitoring, wildlife surveys), and analytical tools (MATLAB, ArcGIS, and Python) used to inform high-impact environmental assessment and resilience projects across river deltas and wetland environments. Passionate about applying science to real-world challenges that concern environmental restoration and resilience, as well as protection of vulnerable infrastructure.Career Snapshot:> Scientific Expertise: PhD research on natural and human impacts to sediment and organic carbon burial in large river deltas; implications for global carbon cycling, coastal sustainability, and climate resilience.> Driven to Make Positive Impact: Enjoys fast-paced, goal-oriented environments, and has continuously been given leadership roles due to ability to execute projects.> Technical Knowledge: Expert in coastal and fluvial processes, sedimentology, marine geology, isotope biogeochemistry, radiochemistry, contaminant transport and fate, and coastal conservation.> Field & Lab: Experienced in environmental sampling (sediment coring, Geoprobe drilling, hydrologic and wildlife monitoring), wetland restoration, core imaging, stable and radio- isotope analysis, elemental composition, mercury analysis (DMA-80), and grain/pore size measurement.> Data Analysis & Reporting: Synthesized data from diverse sources; produced accurate, high-quality reports and visualizations using statistical and computational tools.> Project Management: Led research planning, milestone tracking, and successful project completion by optimizing processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and data quality.> Environmental Assessment: Supported contaminant identification, distribution analysis, and environmental impact prediction through data-driven assessments.> Communication: Presented at 12+ conferences/seminars; authored/co-authored 5+ institutional and NSF grant proposals; GRFP Honorable Mention (2020).> Leadership & Collaboration: Promotes inclusive, values-based leadership; fosters team excellence through diversity, equity, and collaboration in all projects; committed to team safety and risk reduction.> Technical Tools: ArcGIS, MATLAB, Python, DSAS, SonarWiz, Microsoft 365.

Experience

1. Senior Staff Professional

   Geosyntec Consultants

   Sep 2025 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

Education

• Virginia Institute of Marine Science

  Master of Science - MS, Marine Science

• Virginia Institute of Marine Science

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Marine Sciences

• The University of Western Australia

  Geography/Geology

  2016 — 2016

• Eckerd College

  Bachelor of Science, Marine Geology

  2014 — 2018