Ampumuza Desire
Ampumuza Desire (she/her) began as OEDP's Social Media Intern in January 2024.
Aaron Ellis
Civic Science Fellow & Data Inclusion Specialist
Aaron Ellis (he/him) is the Data Inclusion Specialist at the Open Environmental Data Project (OEDP), where he leverages his expertise in environmental data analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement to promote inclusivity, transparency, and equity in environmental governance.
Brittany Janis
Brittany Janis is an advocate for open environmental data, driving equitable climate solutions and empowering frontline communities in the face of environmental change.
Cathy Richards
Civic Science Fellow & Data Inclusion Specialist
Cathy Richards (she/her) is a technologist and a Civic Science Fellow & Data Inclusion Specialist at OEDP.
Chris Loggins
Chris Loggins is a highly skilled web design and development professional with a passion for leveraging technology to solve business challenges.
Emelia Williams
Research and Policy Manager
Emelia is the Research and Policy Manager with the Open Environmental Data Project.
John Favini
Data Inclusion Specialist
John Favini (he/him) is the Data Inclusion Specialist at OEDP as part of the American Council of Learned Societies' Leading Edge Fellowship.
Josmil Reyes
Josmil Reyes (he/him) is a bookkeeper at GritForce Bookkeeping.
JulietGrace Luwedde
JulietGrace Luwedde is a dedicated environmentalist and passionate youth climate activist from Uganda working as the Open Climate Coordinator.
Karen Yang
Karen Yang (she/her) is OEDP’s Summer 2024 Communication Fellow.
Katie Hoeberling
Director of Policy Initiatives
Dedicated to open and cooperative approaches to science, policy, and organizing, Katie works to empower communities to cultivate stronger connections to land and each other.
Madhuri Karak
Open Climate Podcast Host
Madhuri is the host of Data Dialogues: Season 2 and the new Open Climate edition releasing in 2024.
Alayna Jenkins
Alayna Jenkins (she/her) was a Harvard University Fellow at the Forefront with OEDP during Summer 2023.
Leticia Marques
Leticia Marques (she/her) is the Data Stewardship Intern for Fall 2024.
Matías F. Milia
Matias F. Milia (he/him) is a sociologist, an OEDP Research Fellow as part of the SEEKcommons project, and a postdoctoral affiliate at the University of Notre Dame.
Karen Andrade
An interdisciplinary environmental health scientist by training, Karen Andrade has expertise in community-based participatory research and a robust track record of engaging diverse communities in science.
Megan Zimroth
Megan joined OEDP in April 2023 to provide administrative support.
Michelle Cheripka
Senior Communications & Content Manager
An interdisciplinary media maker passionate about communicating the climate crisis in compelling ways.
Shrayaa Jayapal
Environmental Policy Research Intern
Shrayaa Jayapal joined the OEDP team in March 2025 as a contributor to the Policy Tracker project.
Shannon Dosemagen
Shannon founded Open Environmental Data Project in 2020 and currently serves as Senior Fellow.
Jett Zhang
Alum, Climate Governance Research Fellow
Jett was a Harvard University "Fellow at the Forefront" with OEDP during Summer 2021.
Karien Bezuidenhout
As a Director of the Shuttleworth Foundation, Karien partners with individuals who employ openness as a tool to advance equity and social justice.
Lorelei Kelly
Partner, Civic Voice Governance
Lorelei is an expert on building inclusive and informed democratic systems and is a based at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University as a Fellow.
Angela Eaton
Angela was the Director of Data Inclusion with OEDP from 2021-22.
Sam Dyson
Sam Dyson is an educator and physicist committed to better sharing the power, benefits, and wonder of science with all people.
Elizabeth Tyson
Elizabeth co-led strategy and prototype design with OEDP from 2020-21.
Anne-Charlotte Gillard
Anne-Charlotte was a Harvard University "Fellow at the Forefront" with OEDP during Summer 2022.
Christa Hasenkopf
Christa focuses on efforts that open up information, resources, and networks so that more people in more places can do more socially beneficial work.
Joanne Cheung
Joanne serves as Treasurer on OEDP's Board of Directors.
Erin Rist
Erin serves on OEDP's Board of Directors.
