John Morales

Background

About John Morales

John Morales is an atmospheric & environmental scientist at ClimaData, specializing in weather consulting and forensic meteorology. He is also Co-chair of Campaigns at Climate Power, and serves during hurricane season as tropical cyclone expert at WTVJ NBC-6 in Miami and Noticias SIN in the Dominican Republic. Morales’ four decade long career includes civil service at NOAA’s National Weather Service, as well as decades of experience as a Certified Consulting (CCM) and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He was a pioneer in climate communications — providing climate context on TV and social media platforms. As a scientist, John was exalted to Honorary Member of the American Meteorological Society and named a Science Defender by the Union of Concerned Scientists. As a communicator, he is a multiple Emmy-award winner and was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle. In 2023, John became a trustee at Cornell University, where he also serves on the external advisory boards for the Atkinson Center for Sustainability and the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Morales also serves on the board of directors of Florida’s CLEO Institute – empowering communities to act on climate and champion solutions. John attained his undergraduate degree in atmospheric sciences from Cornell University and a master’s degree in environmental sciences and policy at Johns Hopkins University.