Meet the team
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.
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.