The American Geophysical Union’s Thriving Earth Exchange (TEX) program connects communities with AGU member scientists and supports them as they work together to tackle local challenges related to natural hazards, natural resources, and climate change. ASTC partnered with TEX and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) to launched a cohort of TEX Community Science Fellows for staff at ASTC-member institutions to receive training in the TEX model of community-driven science, as well as mentorship in designing and implementing a project that uses science to make their community stronger.