Our Team
Center Team
The Center is led by Dr. Lucy Jones and supported by a team that includes:
Lucile M. Jones, PhD | Director
Dr. Jones has been active in earthquake research for decades, furthering earthquake risk reduction through seismological research and disaster communication. As the Director of the Center, Dr. Jones envisions a more resilient California able to thrive despite the dynamic changes in the Earth and its climate. Under her leadership, the Center’s goal is to understand and communicate where greatest vulnerabilities lie and what cost-effective actions can reduce the risk.
Samantha M. Stanley, PhD, MJ | Deputy Director
Samantha Stanley serves as Deputy Director of the Caltech Center for Disaster Resilience, supporting the Center’s programs, partnerships, and initiatives to advance the use of science in building more resilient communities. Dr. Stanley holds a masters of journalism degree and a PhD in Journalism and Media Studies. Her research focuses on how people understand earthquake hazards through 21st Century mediated communication channels.
Liana Malentsyan | Assistant to Dr. Jones
Liana Malentsyan serves as Assistant to Dr. Lucy Jones, supporting the Center’s administrative operations, project coordination, and communications. She assists with programs, partnerships, and outreach initiatives that advance the Center’s mission of building more resilient communities.