ALUMNI
MEER honors the selfless enthusiasm and dedication of the individuals below who served as student researchers during our initial development stage.
As Director of Strategy, Peter Dynes is in charge of business development strategies, including MEER Urban. With a scientific background he was an environmental consultant for 15 years working on projects such as the Thames Tideway. He is also director of the Co-operative Development Agency in Ireland and sits on the board of the Society for Co-operative Studies.
Riti Bhandarkar
Modeling Research
Princeton University
As Director of Communications, Kaeza Fearn oversees internal and external communications. She brings a passion for community-building projects and helping to create connection among strangers. With a Masters in music, she also has decades of experience in event management, administration, music education, facilitation and performance.
David Cokkinos
Area ofFocus
University
Joseph Frankovic serves as Senior Writer. He works as a writer-editor for the Federal Government. He earned degrees in Bible, Classical Studies, Midrash, and American Studies. His mind often drifts, revisiting the sayings of Socrates, Jesus, and the Fathers (Avot). He regards Native American traditions and spirituality as priceless assets for rebalancing Earth's energy flows and replenishing her ecosystems.
Kieran Donnellan
Area of Focus
University
As Director of Strategy, Peter Dynes is in charge of business development strategies, including MEER Urban. With a scientific background he was an environmental consultant for 15 years working on projects such as the Thames Tideway. He is also director of the Co-operative Development Agency in Ireland and sits on the board of the Society for Co-operative Studies.
Ellie Flint
Area of Focus
University
As Volunteer Coordinator, Kate Hill monitors the contact response forms and communicates with potential volunteers, seeking to fit them to roles within the organization. With a Masters in English Literature and a number of teaching qualifications, Kate has also worked with children for 38 years. A keen amateur musician, she loves hiking and being out in nature.
Ryan Habeck
Area of Focus
University
As Volunteer Coordinator, Kate Hill monitors the contact response forms and communicates with potential volunteers, seeking to fit them to roles within the organization. With a Masters in English Literature and a number of teaching qualifications, Kate has also worked with children for 38 years. A keen amateur musician, she loves hiking and being out in nature.
Xiaohui Han
Volunteer Coordinator
Location?
As Director of Finance, Mark Milne secures viable funding opportunities to further MEER's mission of extending earth's habitability. With decades of experience in finance, Mark currently raises money for renewable energy in Zürich, Switzerland, where he has lived for over 25 years. Mark is also a musician, outdoor sports enthusiast and father of three
Brittany Jones
Area of Focus
Location or School
Joseph Frankovic serves as Senior Writer. He works as a writer-editor for the Federal Government. He earned degrees in Bible, Classical Studies, Midrash, and American Studies. His mind often drifts, revisiting the sayings of Socrates, Jesus, and the Fathers (Avot). He regards Native American traditions and spirituality as priceless assets for rebalancing Earth's energy flows and replenishing her ecosystems.
Sophia Morgan
Volunteer
Location or School
As Deputy Director, Barbara Sneath, PhD, coordinates all nonprofit functions through Social Environmental Entrepreneurs. A retired biological research scientist and educator at Cornell University, she has been concerned about overpopulation, overconsumption, and the destabilization of the biosphere.
Romy Pein
Area of Focus
Location or School
As Volunteer Coordinator, Kate Hill monitors the contact response forms and communicates with potential volunteers, seeking to fit them to roles within the organization. With a Masters in English Literature and a number of teaching qualifications, Kate has also worked with children for 38 years. A keen amateur musician, she loves hiking and being out in nature.
Jason Rhines
Area of Focus
Location or School
Jagger Alexander is modeling incoming and outgoing solar radiation in the atmosphere. With a BA in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and a minor in Earth & Environmental Sciences, he is currently pursuing an MS in Climate and Health at the University of Miami and will continue on into a career in climate change mitigation work.
Wrishija Roy
Director of Strategy
Belfast, Ireland
As Director of Finance, Mark Milne secures viable funding opportunities to further MEER's mission of extending earth's habitability. With decades of experience in finance, Mark currently raises money for renewable energy in Zürich, Switzerland, where he has lived for over 25 years. Mark is also a musician, outdoor sports enthusiast and father of three
Isabel Wellington
Area of research
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Joseph Frankovic serves as Senior Writer. He works as a writer-editor for the Federal Government. He earned degrees in Bible, Classical Studies, Midrash, and American Studies. His mind often drifts, revisiting the sayings of Socrates, Jesus, and the Fathers (Avot). He regards Native American traditions and spirituality as priceless assets for rebalancing Earth's energy flows and replenishing her ecosystems.
Zoe Zwecker
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