Joann Mossa is a Professor and Associate Chair at the University of Florida. She is also Associate Editor of the journal Geomorphology and formerly was Associate Editor of the journal Physical Geography for many years. Her research focus concerns disturbed rivers and river restoration, sediments, fluvial and coastal hazards, and surface water hydrology. She holds affiliate appointments in Geological Sciences, Hydrologic Sciences, and the School of Natural Resources and the Environment. Recent awards include the Southeastern Division of the AAG, Lifetime Achievement Award (2024), the Southeastern Geographer Best Paper Award (2024), and the Mel Marcus Distinguished Career Award from the Geomorphology Specialty Group AAG (2024).