Natalie Raia

A geoscientist by training, Dr. Natalie Raia works to increase the discoverability, use and curation of scientific sample collections and data for future generations of scientists and the public. With a decade of sample-based, geochemistry-focused research experience, she understands firsthand the individual needs and constraints of end-users navigating the complex and evolving web of open data resources, emerging best practices, funder mandates and publisher guidelines. She collaborates with library and information scientists, systems engineers, researchers, publishers and academic societies to develop and drive solutions that reduce friction in the open science ecosystem and deliver on individual stakeholder goals and needs.