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Board of Directors

Arti GargChair
Over two decades, my career has spanned corporate, government, non-profit, and research sectors, providing me with a unique perspective on the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as AI. My strengths include incubating new initiatives and organizations from concept to reality, building high-performing teams, overcoming obstacles to “get things done,” rapidly gaining expertise in new technologies to accelerate time-to-value, leading cross-functional teams, making complex topics accessible to diverse audiences, and cultivating trusted relationships.
Local government and community engagement is critical to many science- and technology-related policy issues. But there are few avenues for engineers and scientists to learn how to effectively engage locally. I founded ESAL to help address this gap.
Christopher JacksonTreasurer & Workshops Director
I’m passionate about translating my research beyond the laboratory and making real-world impacts. ESAL is a great opportunity to do that at the local level, where technical skills can play a key role in getting things done.
Chris SpitzerVice Chair
I’ve always wanted to get more involved in my community. ESAL is helping me figure out how!
Laurie ChongMember-at-Large
I joined ESAL because all politics is local, and I wanted to learn how to engage in activities closer to home and to help other scientists do the same.
Nick AnthisSecretary
After leaving Washington, DC, I wanted to get involved in my local community, but I didn’t know where to start. Getting involved with ESAL has opened my eyes to the many ways one can get engaged locally and start making a difference at home.
Erin PartlanMember-at-large
A researcher by training and an implementation advocate in practice, I'm very interested in the translation of scientific knowledge to everyday life. In favor of increasing sustainability and equity through data driven decision making.
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Lina ZhuMember-at-Large
Through ESAL, I hope to become better at translating both science and policy and to delve deeper into the issues affecting my community.
Emily SchaferMember-at-Large
I love connecting scientists with their local communities to increase scientific literacy and develop strong, evidence-based policies. I joined ESAL to inspire others to do the same!
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