Emiliano Rodriguez Nuesch is an accomplished professional in risk communications, specializing in disaster risk communications and behavioral science, with over 20 years of experience. He has collaborated with diverse international organizations, including the World Bank, the United Nations, the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Inter-American Development Bank, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; the city of Los Angeles, and the city of New Orleans. Several initiatives led by Rodriguez Nuesch have received international recognition, including a Gold Lion at the Cannes Festival of Creativity.
He is the producer of the Tsunami Ladies documentary series, which explores gender dynamics in post-disaster recovery. He is also the producer of the animated film The Girl and the Tsunami, sponsored by the United Nations, and the disaster risk musical campaigns Disaster Fighters and Music for Hurricane Season in Haiti.
Rodriguez Nuesch holds a master's in behavioral science from the London School of Economics (2021–2023). His research focus during this period was on utilizing music to communicate hurricane preparedness information and encourage protective action in the Caribbean.
In addition to his practical experience, Rodriguez Nuesch has presented his work at various institutions globally, including Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the United Nations, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the RAND Corporation. Rodriguez Nuesch's expertise lies in the nuanced intersection of risk communication, behavioral science, and community engagement.
Rodriguez Nuesch also worked on four editions of the Final Fantasy videogame series in Japan, where he learned about alternative modes of storytelling.