Meet the team

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Gary Dirks

Senior Director and Professor of Practice

Gary Dirks is Senior Director of ASU’s Global Futures Laboratory and LightWorks®, advancing energy systems. Former president of BP Asia-Pacific and BP China, he holds a PhD in chemistry from ASU.

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Kelly Barr

Associate Vice President and Chief Alliance Officer

Kelly Barr is Associate VP and Chief Alliance Officer at ASU’s Global Futures Lab, connecting Arizona communities with sustainable solutions. She previously held executive roles advancing SRP’s sustainability goals.