Core team
Anderson Banihirwe
Software Engineer
Anderson is a software engineer and an open-source software advocate and contributor. He's excited to be working at the intersection of data-intensive climate science and software engineering. He holds a BS in Systems Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Becky Hurst
Operations Manager
Becky has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, and is energized by operations and project management. She is passionate about creating organizational systems that foster team productivity, and is excited to be involved in climate action. She holds a BA in English Literature from Western Washington University.
Danny Cullenward
Policy Director
Danny is a climate economist and lawyer focused on the design and implementation of scientifically grounded climate policy. He holds a JD and PhD in Environment and Resources from Stanford University, wrote a book on climate policy with David G. Victor, and enjoys collaborating with researchers who get to spend time outside.
Freya Chay
Program Manager
Freya has an interdisciplinary background in decarbonization. She’s particularly interested in how climate-forced transformations will impact culture and communities. She holds an MS in Earth Systems and a BS in Computer Science from Stanford University.
Grayson Badgley
Research Scientist
Grayson is an ecologist dedicated to ensuring a vibrant future where both people and ecosystems thrive. He holds a PhD in Earth System Science from Stanford University.
Jeremy Freeman
Executive Director
Jeremy is a scientist with a passion for open science, open source software, and bringing cross-disciplinary teams together to tackle big problems. He holds a PhD in Neural Science from New York University and a BA in Neuroscience from Swarthmore College.
Kata Martin
Software Engineer
Kata is a software engineer focused on front-end web development. She is excited to build web tools that contribute to conversations about climate. She holds a BA in Chemistry from Reed College.
Max Jones
Machine Learning Engineer
Max is a data scientist focused on machine learning, cloud computing, and open source software development. They are excited to build tools that enable climate action. Max holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program in Oceanography.
Oriana Chegwidden
Research Scientist
Oriana is a climate scientist committed to conducting impactful, equitable science. She is an alum of AmeriCorps, where she worked to support immigrant rights. She holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington and a BS in Chemistry from Haverford College.
Raphael Hagen
Data Engineer
Raphael is a data engineer with a background in remote sensing geoscience. He is interested in earth observation and scientific tool building as well as climate outreach. He holds a BS in Geoscience from the University of Montana and has spent several seasons working as a ranger for the National Park Service.
Sadie Frank
Program Manager
Sadie has an interdisciplinary background in climate policy, financial risk, and management. She is most passionate about designing and advocating for climate policy that is grounded in science and responsive to community needs. She holds a Master of Development Practice from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA in Geography from the University of Washington.
Sage Ortiz
Operations Associate
Sage is a committed social and climate justice advocate with over a decade of experience working with global nonprofits, including the United Nations and UNHCR. They hold a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Hawai'i Pacific University, an MA in Art and Design from NC State University's College of Design, and are working on their MSW from Boston University.
Board
| Jeremy Freeman | CarbonPlan |
| Kelly Gannon | NDWA Labs |
| Gernot Wagner | Columbia Business School |
| Arjuna Dibley | Pollination / Oxford University / CPD |
| Tracy Teal | RStudio |
| Bill Anderegg | University of Utah |
| Anna Trugman | UC Santa Barbara |
| Barbara Haya | UC Berkeley |
| Jennifer Wilcox Noah McQueen Caleb Woodall HÉLÈNE PILORGÉ Ben Kolosz | University of Pennsylvania |
| Jane Zelikova | University of Wyoming |
| Andrew Bergman Toly Rinberg | Harvard University |
| Jennifer Pett-Ridge Eric Slessarev | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |
| Jonny Black Richard Roche | Ordinary Things |
| Jon Wang | UC Irvine |
| Joe Hamman | NCAR |
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