{"id":36,"date":"2026-05-13T18:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalfutures.qa.rtd.asu.edu\/giosi\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:59:28","slug":"people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/giosi\/people\/","title":{"rendered":"People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Meet the people who manage the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, its programs and research centers that deliver real-world impact for people and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dave White<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AVP Research Advancement,
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Lauren Bataska<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Program Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wenoka Johnson<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Administrative Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Climate action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t
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Sustainable cities and communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t
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Climate action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We deliver actionable research, technological innovations and adaptive strategies that strengthen climate resilience at local and global scales.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Victoria Keener<\/a><\/h3>

Research Professor<\/span><\/h4>

Knowledge Enterprise Operations<\/span><\/h4><\/div>vkeener@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Laura Brewington<\/a><\/h3>

Research Professor<\/span><\/h4>

Knowledge Enterprise Operations<\/span><\/h4><\/div>lbrewing@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jennifer Vanos<\/a><\/h3>

Associate Professor<\/span><\/h4>

School of Sustainability<\/span><\/h4><\/div>Jenni.Vanos@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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David Sailor<\/a><\/h3>

Director and Professor<\/span><\/h4>

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning<\/span><\/h4><\/div>David.Sailor@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ecology, biodiversity and conservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our research generates evidence-driven solutions to monitor, manage and restore ecosystems and preserve global biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Leah Gerber<\/a><\/h3>

Professor<\/span><\/h4>

Center for Biodiversity Outcomes<\/span><\/h4><\/div>Leah.Gerber@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Becky Ball<\/a><\/h3>

Professor<\/span><\/h4>

School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences<\/span><\/h4><\/div>Becky.Ball@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Arianne Cease<\/a><\/h3>

Associate Professor<\/span><\/h4>

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Osvaldo Sala<\/a><\/h3>

Regents Professor<\/span><\/h4>

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Food, energy and water systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We apply integrated research to enhance the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of our resource systems in support of improved livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Enrique Vivoni<\/a><\/h3>

Professor<\/span><\/h4>

School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment<\/span><\/h4><\/div>vivoni@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kathleen Merrigan<\/a><\/h3>

Executive Director and Professor of Practice<\/span><\/h4>

Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems<\/span><\/h4><\/div>Kathleen.Merrigan@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jay Famiglietti<\/a><\/h3>

Professor<\/span><\/h4>

School of Sustainability<\/span><\/h4><\/div>Jay.Famiglietti@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Gary Dirks<\/a><\/h3>

Senior Director and Professor of Practice<\/span><\/h4>

Global Futures Scientists and Scholars<\/span><\/h4><\/div>gary.dirks@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sustainable cities and communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We collaborate with local leaders on practical solutions that improve quality of life and strengthen economies in urban and rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Anne Reichman<\/a><\/h3>

Director<\/span><\/h4>

Sustainable Cities Network<\/span><\/h4><\/div>Anne.Reichman@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Patricia Solis<\/a><\/h3>

Executive Director and Research Professor<\/span><\/h4>

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning<\/span><\/h4><\/div>patricia.solis@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Erik Johnston<\/a><\/h3>

Professor<\/span><\/h4>

School of Complex Adaptive Systems<\/span><\/h4><\/div>Erik.Johnston@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kelli Larson<\/a><\/h3>

Professor<\/span><\/h4>

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning<\/span><\/h4><\/div>Kelli.Larson@asu.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-36","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"uds_featured_image":null,"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPeople | Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Meet the team behind ASU\u2019s ambitious effort to shape and design a better global future for all.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/giosi\/people\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" 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