Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
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Jennifer Saltzman
Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Community Building, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability - Dean's Office
Current Role at StanfordJennifer's role has expanded from directing the educational outreach programs and the Sustainability and Earth Summer Undergraduate Research (SESUR) program to managing the co-curricular education team and overseeing the faculty mentoring program in the Doerr School of Sustainability
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Nancy Sandoval
Executive Assistant, Precourt Institute for Energy
BioNancy is the executive assistant to Yi Cui, Director of the Precourt Institute for Energy. She supports him in all facets of his day-to-day working and administrative roles.
Nancy started at Stanford University in 2003 with the inception of GCEP and is known as “GCEP Employee #1.” Before joining Stanford, she worked for many years as an administrative assistant at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park. She has a daughter and a son who are both graduates of Stanford University. -
Bianca Santos
Ph.D. Student in Environment and Resources, admitted Autumn 2019
Other Tech - Graduate, Earth System ScienceBioBianca Santos is a PhD Candidate in the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. Her work focuses on integrating science, policy and society in the management of marine species in the Pacific. Utilizing both natural and social science tools, her research applies interdisciplinary methods from the fields of marine science, ocean governance and policy, and environmental decision-making. Current areas of active research include: (1) The future of ocean governance in the high seas, (2) Climate-driven habitat shifts of migratory species and its implications for fisheries management, and (3) Socio-ecological impacts of climate change on small scale fisheries in Palau. In addition to her research, Bianca is passionate about science communication and outreach.
Prior to Stanford, Bianca served as an International Activities Analyst as a 2018 National Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellow in NOAA Research’s Office of International Activities. She also worked with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to support issues related to spatial marine management. -
Richard Sassoon
Executive Director Strategic Energy Alliance, Precourt Institute for Energy
BioRichard E. Sassoon is the Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Alliance under the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford. Prior to this role, he was the Managing Director of the Global Climate and Energy Project (GECP) at Stanford since November 2003. Dr. Sassoon has over 30 years of research and management experience in the fields of physical and analytical chemistry, as well as energy sciences.
Prior to joining Stanford, Dr. Sassoon was Senior Scientist and Assistant Vice President at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), where he led systems integration efforts for nanotechnology applications. For many years, he was a contractor to the Department of Energy supporting the strategic planning and management of its environmental programs, and its hydrogen and renewable energy activities.
Dr. Sassoon spent over a decade conducting research into photochemical solar energy conversion and storage systems, performing computer modeling of the catalytic processes involved in hydrogen production, and investigating technologies for cleanup of nuclear waste.
Dr. Sassoon received his B.Sc. in Chemistry from Leeds University in the UK, and his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. He conducted his post-doctoral activities at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Sassoon has authored over 20 research papers in peer-reviewed journals, has received several awards including the Gabriel Stein award for outstanding research during his Ph.D. studies. -
Alicia Seiger
Managing Director, Sustainable Finance Initiative, Precourt Institute for Energy
Current Role at StanfordLecturer, Stanford Law School; Managing Director Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance; Managing Director, Precourt Institute Sustainable Finance Initiative at Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
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Kassandra Sharp
Senior Web Developer, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability - Dean's Office
Current Role at StanfordSenior Web Developer for Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, Dean's Office, developing back end infrastructure for school, department, program, and research group web sites as well as special projects and other areas of interest.
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Alexandra May Smith
Communications Associate, Woods Institute
BioAlex helps to expand the visibility and impact of the Woods Institute for the Environment by amplifying the institute's research publications and news media engagement across digital channels. She is passionate about linking environmental research to action and is especially interested in the interplay of psychology and sustainability.
Before coming to Stanford, Alex worked in corporate social responsibility. She holds a BA in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and an MS in Applied Social Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London. -
Katia Sol
Academic Staff - Hourly - CSL, Medicine
Lecturer, Change Leadership for Sustainability
Temp - Non-Exempt, Distinguished Careers InstituteCurrent Role at StanfordAssistant Director, Health and Human Performance, Stanford Flourishing
Lecturer, Health and Human Performance (LEAD, WELLNESS & LIFEWORKS) -
Freya Sommer
Stanford University Diving Safety Officer, Hopkins Marine Station
Current Role at StanfordDiving Safety Officer, Stanford University Scientific Diving Program.
Boating safety, Hopkins Marine Station. -
Joanna Sun
Assistant Director of Student Services, Energy Science & Engineering
Current Role at StanfordStudent Services, Department of Energy Science and Engineering
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Clare Swan
Web Administrator, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability - Dean's Office
BioClare works in Web Services as a Site Builder and all around Web Support for the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences.
Prior to Stanford, Clare worked at Hewlett Packard where she was the technical support for over 200 internal business consultants. She developed database and website interfaces, conducted server administration and provided all around technical support. She has been a web developer for over 20 years. She has a B.S. from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. -
Katie Taflan
Program Manager, Precourt Institute for Energy
Current Role at StanfordProgram Manager, Precourt Institute for Energy
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Roberta Tugendreich
Manager, Policy & Engagement (CA), Woods Institute
BioRoberta is a member of Woods' Policy & Engagement Team, working closely with the DC office to promote our solutions-based environmental research to policy and decision makers throughout California. She also helps manage Woods' graduate student and postdoc educational and leadership programs including RELP. Roberta came to Woods from Stanford's Department of Communication where she supported student services and faculty affairs. Prior to Stanford, she oversaw environmental education programming and outreach activities at The Land Trust of Napa County, Romberg Tiburon Center (SFSU), and UCSF's Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics.
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Tracy Turner
Administrative Program Coordinator, Precourt Institute for Energy
Current Role at StanfordAdministrative Program Coordinator - Technology Transfer for Defense/H4D, and Explore Energy House
Precourt Institute for Energy
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Anjani D Varma
Assistant Director of Student Services, Earth & Planetary Sciences
Current Role at StanfordStudent Services Officer for Undergrads, Coterms & Masters at Materials Science and Engineering Dept.
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Bolivia Vega
Research Engineer, Energy Science & Engineering
Current Role at StanfordResearch Engineer at the Energy Science & Engineering Department
Executive Director of the Center for Mechanistic Control of Unconventional Formations (CMC-UF) -
Diane Wade, MBA
Research Admstr 3: Finance, Grant & Affiliate Management, Energy Science & Engineering
BioDiane is a Research Administrator for the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. Her role involves Finance, Grant & Affiliate Management. She is responsible for affiliate accounts, department accounts, sponsored grants (pre & post award) and faculty financial portfolios. She is the financial liaison to the affiliates, works with faculty to submit research proposals and then manages sponsored awards. She also is responsible for affiliate faculty appointments and visas.
Previously, she was interim Diversity Officer for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion while the Associate Dean was on leave.
Diane’s university education includes Mechanical Engineering and an internship at NASA building flight simulators. Prior to earning her MBA, she was a board member and representative for three non-profits. -
Karrie Weaver
Technical Director, SIGMA Lab Facility; Research Scientist and Engineer, Earth System Science
Current Role at StanfordTechnical Director, SIGMA Shared Lab Facility
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Mele Wheaton
Academic Prog Prof 3, Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources
Current Role at StanfordAssociate Director of Program Strategy (E-IPER)
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Cynthia Williams
Assistant Director, External Engagement, Precourt Institute for Energy
Current Role at StanfordAssistant Director, External Engagement, Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy
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Jeffrey Wong
Research Administrator 3, Earth & Planetary Sciences
Current Role at StanfordJeff is responsible for supporting the Earth & Planetary Sciences Department’s sponsored grants portfolio and faculty members' financial accounts. Jeff assists faculty members with budgeting and submitting sponsored research proposals, and managing the financial aspects of their sponsored awards. Additionally, Jeff serves as a department financial liaison with other university departments and schools, the Office of Sponsored Research and other academic institutions involved in collaborative research projects.
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Audrey Yau
Director, Stanford Energy Fellowships, Precourt Institute for Energy
BioAs a Director in the Precourt Institute for Energy and the Sustainability Accelerator in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Audrey is responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership for the Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship, the Summer Undergraduate Program on Energy Research, and the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator Fellowship. In her role, Audrey develops educational experiences that connect academic learning with real world impact for undergraduates and postdoctoral scholars in Stanford's newest school.
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Miki Yu
Assistant Director, Strategic Energy Alliance, Precourt Institute for Energy
BioMiki Yu joined Precourt Institute for Energy (PIE) as an Event and Outreach Program Planner. In this role she will help shape the programs that PIE, TomKat Center and GCEP offer as they build greater visibility within the Stanford community, the energy community at large, and throughout the world.
Miki started at Stanford working for the Office of Development in 2002, where she reported to the Vice President’s office. She then joined the Stanford Challenge Campaign as an initial team member, working with OOD partners and engaging volunteers and donors at every stage to build and direct momentum for The Stanford Challenge campaign. She was instrumental in executing the Leading Matters component of the campaign, which achieved record breaking attendance and engagement results. -
Markus Zechner
Adjunct Professor, Earth & Planetary Sciences
BioMarkus Zechner earned an MS degree in petroleum engineering from Mining University of Leoben. He joined OMV in 2008 as a reservoir engineer in Gaenserndorf, Austria. Zechner worked on gas, gas condensate, and oil reservoirs in the Vienna basin. During 2011 through 2013, he worked on the Technology and
Reservoir Engineering Teams in the OMV Head Office on CO2 injection and sequestration, water injection under fracturing
conditions, and polymer injection. In 2013, Zechner started his PhD degree at Stanford University on uncertainty quantification of enhanced oil recovery processes.
