People

Center management

Who we are and what we do

Osvaldo Sala, the founding director of the GDC, has dedicated his vision and expertise to drylands, guiding the GDC into international, interdisciplinary connections that support the center’s vision. Em Gonzalez, the program coordinator, seeks to support these successes via logistic support. Our commitment to fostering environmental stewardship and advancing the ASU Charter is the primary goal; all while profoundly impacting the community and the natural world.

Global Drylands committee

What it means to be a committee member of the GDC

Defining Goals: They help establish and clarify the objectives and goals of the Global Drylands Center (GDC).

Making Final Decisions: They are involved in making the ultimate decisions regarding the strategic direction and priorities of the GDC.

Assisting the Committee Chair: They support the Committee Chair in their duties and responsibilities.

Overseeing Subcommittees: They may also oversee and provide support to specific subcommittee chairs, as assigned to them.

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Becky Ball

Professor

School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences

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Jason Bruner

Professor

School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

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Scott Collins

Professor, Joint Appointment, University of New Mexico

School of Life Sciences

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Ferran Garcia-Pichel

Interim Dean, Center Director, and Regents’ Professor

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Heather Throop

Professor

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

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Enrique Vivoni

Professor

School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment

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Jianguo Wu

Professor

School of Life Sciences

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Global Drylands affiliates

What it means to be an affiliate of the GDC

An affiliate is a faculty member whose specialties are invited to be utilized in a role within the GDC.

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Joni Adamson

President’s Professor

English

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Rimjhim Aggarwal

Professor

School of Sustainability

[email protected]
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Michael Angilletta

Associate Dean and President’s Professor

EdPlus at ASU

[email protected]

Emeritus Professor

Colorado State University

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Robert Balling

Professor

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning

[email protected]
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Heather Bateman

Professor

CISA – School of Applied Sciences and Arts

[email protected]

Research Ecologist

Southwest Biological Science Center

Executive Director

Asombro Institute

Research Assistant Professor

The University of New Mexico

Senior Researcher

Ensenada Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education

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Arianne Cease

Associate Professor

School of Sustainability

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Stuckeman School Director

Pennsylvania State University

Professor, College of Arts

Northeastern University

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James Collins

Professor

School of Life Sciences

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Assistant Professor

Indiana University

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Dale DeNardo

Program Director and Professor

School of Life Sciences

[email protected]
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Pierre Deviche

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

[email protected]
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Uttaran Dutta

Associate Professor

Hugh Downs School Of Human Communication

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Adjunct Professor

UNSW Sydney

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Sabine Feisst

Professor

School of Music, Dance and Theatre

[email protected]

Associate Director

Montana Forest and Conservation Experiment Station

Professor

University of Kansas

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Nancy Grimm

Regents’ Professor

School of Life Sciences

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Professor

New Mexico State University

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Hilairy Hartnett

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

[email protected]
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Erika Lynne Hanson

Program Director and Associate Professor

School of Art

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Arjun Heimsath

Professor

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

[email protected]
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David Hondula

Associate Professor

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning

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Adriene Jenik

Professor

School of Art

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Kristian Kelley

Clinical Associate Professor

The Design School

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Professor

Center for Biology and Society

Professor

Colorado State University

Assistant Professor

Cornell University

Professor

University of New Mexico

Professor

Universidad de Alicante

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Assistant Curator

University of Florida Herbarium

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Emilia Martins

Professor

School of Life Sciences

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Yuval Mazor

Associate Professor

School of Molecular Sciences

[email protected]
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Earth Scientist

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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Chairperson

Michigan State Univeristy

Cicese Rodrigo Mendez Boletin

Senior Researcher

Ensenada Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education

Meunier

Emeritus Professor

The Design School

John Moore

Director, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory

Colorado State University

Seth Munson

Research Ecologist

Southwest Biological Science Center

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Eduardo Pagan

Associate Dean and Professor

Barrett Honors College – West

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Garth Paine

Professor

School of Arts Media and Engineering

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Professor Emeritus

Colorado State University

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Martin J. (Mike) Pasqualetti

Professor

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning

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Charles Perrings

Professor Emeritus

School of Life Sciences

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Ecologist

USDA-ARS, Jornada Experimental Range

William Pockman

Professor

University of New Mexico

Chuck Redman

Founding Director

School of Sustainability

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Research Ecologist

Southwest Biological Science Center

Steve Reynolds

Emeritus Professor

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

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Director

University of New Mexico

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Hava Samuelson

Center Director and Regents’ Professor

Jewish Studies

[email protected]
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President Emeritus

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

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Peter Schlosser

Vice President, Vice Provost and Professor

Global Futures Laboratory

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Steven Semken

Professor

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

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Mendy Smith

Chair, Faculty Council

Colorado State University

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Professor Emeritus

Arizona State University

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Fabio Suzart de Albuquerque

Associate Professor

CISA – School of Applied Sciences and Arts

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Tal Svoray

Professor

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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Jesse Taylor

Associate Professor

School of Life Sciences

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Senior Lecturer

King’s College London

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Ecology, Hydrology, and Rangelands

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B.L. Turner

Regents’ Professor

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning

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Professor

UC Santa Barbara

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Emeritus Professor

School of Life Sciences

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Researcher

Instituto de Investigaciones Fisiológicas y Ecológicas Vinculadas a la Agricultura

Global Drylands associates

What it means to be an associate of the GDC

An associate is often involved in a more interactive or collaborative role with the center. They might participate in events, provide expertise, or engage in projects and initiatives. Associates might also provide support such as equipment, services, or materials.

Associates

  • Blessing Mcanlis-Vasquez
  • Christine Kovach
  • Con Englehorn
  • Dan Gruber
  • David Smith
  • Diana Yazzie Devine
  • Diane Enos
  • Diana Smith
  • Diane Veres
  • Janie Ellis Jones
  • Joan Fudala
  • John Graham
  • John E. Sather
  • Joy Englehorn
  • Juanita Armstrong Ullberg
  • Justin Owen
  • Lattie Coor
  • Linda Milhaven
  • Linda Wegener
  • Lori Singleton
  • Mark Siegwarth
  • Melinda Gulick
  • Nicole Hill
  • Patrick Graham
  • Rachel Sacco
  • Randy Schilling
  • Richard Bourke
  • Richard Bowers
  • RJ Cardin
  • Sam Campana
  • Sonia Perillo
  • Steve Wegener
  • Thomas Largo Sr.
  • Vashti Supplee

Associates

  • Blessing Mcanlis-Vasquez
  • Christine Kovach
  • Con Englehorn
  • Dan Gruber
  • David Smith
  • Diana Yazzie Devine
  • Diane Enos
  • Diana Smith
  • Diane Veres
  • Janie Ellis Jones
  • Joan Fudala
  • John Graham
  • John E. Sather
  • Joy Englehorn
  • Juanita Armstrong Ullberg
  • Justin Owen
  • Lattie Coor
  • Linda Milhaven
  • Linda Wegener
  • Lori Singleton
  • Mark Siegwarth
  • Melinda Gulick
  • Nicole Hill
  • Patrick Graham
  • Rachel Sacco
  • Randy Schilling
  • Richard Bourke
  • Richard Bowers
  • RJ Cardin
  • Sam Campana
  • Sonia Perillo
  • Steve Wegener
  • Thomas Largo Sr.
  • Vashti Supplee

Become a GDC associate

Become a GDC Associate to support research, education and outreach efforts towards drylands sustainability! There are no obligations, and you can make a significant impact for the betterment of our community.

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We envision a future when GDC, and its affiliates, are conducting research and education throughout the region, and when its work guides and influences plans for sustainable living in the Sonoran Desert.

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