Leadership & Experts

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Our staff experts believe that rigorous analysis is the best way to understand the world’s pressing problems and develop effective solutions to them.

[ Scientists ]

Ricardo Salvador is an internationally renowned agronomist with more than 20 years of experience working to build a healthier food system. Dr. Salvador directs UCS’s Food and Environment Program.

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[ Engineers ]

Dave Lochbaum is a nuclear engineer and one of the nation's top independent experts on nuclear power. He is the director of the UCS Nuclear Safety Project.

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[ Economists ]

Rachel Cleetus is a widely respected economist who specializes in analyzing the effects of climate change and climate-related policies. Dr. Cleetus is a senior economist in UCS’s Climate and Energy Program.

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[ Analysts ]

Laura Wisland focuses on developing state policies to increase the use of renewable energy. As Senior Energy Analyst, she played a key role in the passage of California's landmark renewable energy standard.

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[ Policy experts ]

Alden Meyer has more than 30 years of experience on energy and climate policy and led four separate national organizations before joining UCS. He now directs strategy and policy for the organization.

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Through our Science Network, we collaborate with nearly 17,000 scientists and technical experts across the country, including: physicists, ecologists, engineers, public health professionals, economists, and energy analysts. We are also a leader in science communication, helping experts explain their research more effectively and working to improve the public’s understanding of science.

UCS Leadership

Our leadership team combines a deep knowledge of critical issues with management acumen to get results.

Kenneth Kimmell, President
Kathleen Rest, Exec. Dir.

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Philanthropy Team

Our development team helps secure the donations and grants that allow our scientists and policy experts to advance the organization’s work effectively.

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Our professional staff is committed to putting the best science and technical expertise to work to build a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.

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Board of Directors

Our distinguished board members contribute expertise and experience to help further our mission.

Anne R. Kapuscinski
Chair

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National Advisory Board

An impressive group of community leaders and experts in science, business, education, and the arts lend their time and resources to support our work.

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