Abby Frazier

Dr. Abby Frazier is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Clark University, specializing in climatology and geospatial analysis. Her research focuses on climate variability, drought dynamics, and climate adaptation in Pacific Islands, particularly Hawaii. She holds a PhD and MA from the University of Hawaii and B.A./B.S. degrees from the University of Vermont.

Her work integrates geospatial tools to address freshwater resource management, ENSO impacts, and wildfire regimes. Collaborative projects include the Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange and the Hawaii Climate Data Portal. Key grants include NOAA-funded initiatives for drought early warning systems and climate resilience in Pacific Islands.

Recent research emphasizes co-production of actionable science with stakeholders, including contributions to the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) for Hawaii and Oceania. She leads interdisciplinary efforts to bridge climate science with policy and community needs across diverse ecosystems.