Raymond Tanabe

In his new role with SERCOM, Ray will be a champion of equity, diversity,and representation, fully supporting Early Warnings for All and advancement of the services capabilities of all WMO Members. Ray’s career with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) spans over 25 years, starting as a student trainee in 1999 and since 2013 as the Director for the Pacific Region. He has served in a variety of international and WMO bodies since 2011, most notably with the Typhoon Committee and Regional Association V. Based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, Ray is a strong advocate for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) who are experiencing dramatic impacts from climate change.