Our leadership team combines scientific expertise and a deep knowledge of critical issues with proven management acumen.
![Kathryn Anderson](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_small/public/2024-12/300-kathryn-anderson.jpg?itok=wmbUMpeg)
Kathryn Anderson
Program Director, Food & Environment
![Erin Burger](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_small/public/2022-07/200-eburger.jpg?itok=sXTFvUSa)
Erin Burger
Chief of Staff
![Juliet Christian-Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_small/public/2022-07/200-jcs.jpg?itok=FOud7yMF)
Juliet Christian-Smith
Western States Regional Director
![Tara Drozdenko](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_small/public/2024-03/300-tara.jpg?itok=e3Rg4pYE)
Tara Drozdenko
Director, Global Security Program
![head shot of Dr. Melissa Finucane](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_small/public/2023-04/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Lead%20Image%20Template%20%28200%20%C3%97%20200%20px%29%2815%29.jpg?itok=JN1o2ddQ)
Melissa Finucane
Vice President of Science & Innovation
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Steven Higashide
Director, Clean Transportation Program
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Jennifer Jones
Director, Center for Science & Democracy
![Jarasa Kanok](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_small/public/2022-04/200-200-JKanok.jpg?itok=zQQoyL8R)
Jarasa Kanok
Chief of Strategic Planning, Assessment & Learning
![headshot of Julia Kent](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_small/public/2023-09/headshot%20%28002%29.jpg?itok=rdbozbXM)
Julia Kent
Chief Development Officer
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Chitra Kumar
Managing Director, Climate & Energy Program
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Humphreys Munai
Chief Finance & Administrative Officer
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Pallavi Phartiyal
Vice President of Programs, Policy & Advocacy
![Suzanne Shaw](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_small/public/2022-04/200-200-SS.jpg?itok=8LBkvFUH)
Suzanne Shaw
Chief Communications Officer
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Sonja Spears
Chief Justice & Equity Officer
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Kim Waddell
Acting President