Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
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Karli Moore
Ph.D. Student in Environment and Resources, admitted Autumn 2021
BioKarli Moore, a member of the Lumbee Tribe, is from Prospect, North Carolina, and is pursuing a PhD in environment and resources at Stanford School of Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences. She earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and agricultural business management from NC State University, master's degrees in agricultural economics (University of Arkansas) and rural development (Ghent University), and a graduate certificate in food policy from Arizona State University. Karli aspires to advance food sovereignty and economic development for indigenous communities through climate-smart agriculture that centers traditional ecological knowledge. She was a biodiversity coordinator at BASF, an economic fellow at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, and a program officer at the Native American Agriculture Fund. Her work has helped guide the investment of more than $40 million for Native food systems over the past two years. She is a Udall Scholar, Park Scholar, and Mathews Medal recipient.
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Valerie Moss
Assistant Director of Student Services, Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources
BioValerie Moss is the Assistant Director of Student Services for E-IPER. Prior to her position at Stanford, she served as Assistant Director of Student Affairs for the Master of Development Engineering (MDevEng) and Global Poverty and Practice (GPP) programs. In that role, she advised students, supported the master’s admissions process, and helped plan events for students and the broader campus community. Valerie earned her B.A. in Cognitive Science and Psychology from the University of California, Merced, and her M.S.Ed in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania. Through her educational journey and professional experience, Valerie has explored how interdisciplinary education, race, and financial support intersect to shape the student experience and postsecondary outcomes.
Outside of work, Valerie is reconnecting with her creative side through coloring, acrylic painting, and interior design. She also loves exploring new cuisines, which often leads her to cook far more food than a two-person household can handle.
