Allies Driving Transboundary Movement of Data
Partners and collaborators advancing coastal resilience and water quality monitoring through science, education, and binational cooperation.
They guide the analysis and interpretation of information, as well as the generation and transboundary movement of data to support science-based public action strategies.
Advancing Transboundary Movement
One Coast, One Community
One Coast, One Community exemplifies transboundary movement by connecting experts, students, and communities across the U.S.–Mexico border.
Through shared data, joint research, and binational education, the initiative promotes science-based coastal resilience.
This collaboration ensures that environmental solutions reflect both regional priorities and cross-border realities, uniting knowledge with action.
Faculty Advisory Committee
A group of academic professionals guiding data interpretation and supporting the transboundary movement of science-based policy strategies.
Alicia Kinoshita
SDSU – Specializes in hydrologic recovery in human-impacted watersheds. Leads the Disturbance Hydrology Lab.
Michael Jaquez
UCANR – Expert in sustainable land and water practices; author of “What’s That Smell?!” on compost-based livestock systems.
Samuel Sandoval Solis
UC Davis – Water policy researcher focused on reservoir reoperation and water allocation strategies for environmental and human use.
Ivonne Cruz
Rice University – Sustainability scholar working on climate, governance, and corporate impacts across Mexico, the U.S., and international agencies.
Trent Biggs
SDSU – Hydrologist studying land use impacts on water, sediment, and ecosystems in U.S.–Mexico border watersheds like the Tijuana River and Mexicali Valley through satellite data and field analysis.
Rosario Sanchez
Ph.D on Water Management and Hydrological Sciences. Leading the U.S.-Mexico aquifer assessment program for the state of Texas. 15 years experience in transboundary water issues, international water law and policy
Raquel Neri
ASU – PhD student in Hydrosystems Engineering researching sustainable water management and socio-hydrology. Focused on improving decision-making and governance of shared water resources between Mexico and the U.S.
Founding and Strategic Partner Organizations
These institutions lead or support the core efforts of One Coast One Community initiative through funding, program development, and regional coordination.
The San Diego Foundation is the founder of the One Coast One Community project, under the Binational Resilience Initiative (BRI).
The UC Davis Water Management Lab leads the environmental data analysis for One Coast, One Community, turning environmental data into actionable insights.
The California Institute for Water Resources supports cross-border education by connecting scientific research with practical training in water management.
CETYS University engages Baja California’s private sector and students to strengthen water resilience in the Lower Colorado River region through tailored business-focused coursework and regional forums.
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology FCITEC, through its Industrial Design program, designs specialized monitoring stations suited to coastal conditions.
The San Diego Regional Chamber supports communication and information dissemination with stakeholders in San Diego, in collaboration with partners in Mexico, to foster binational coordination on coastal resilience issues.
