Leadership

A Word

From Our President

” For 60 years, the vision for DRI has been to be one of the top environmental research institutions in the world. Emerging dialogues questioning the value of science, coupled with the national need to train the next generation of STEM professionals, both point to the need to improve the connection between science and society. We must go further than just being great scientists. As we look ahead to our next 60 years, we’re eager to carry on and expand our legacy, build on our history of scientific excellence and aim to broaden the reach of our science, sharing not only the results of our research but also their significance and impact to our communities. “

– Kumud Acharya, Ph.D

Our Executive Leadership Team

Dr. Kumud Acharya

Dr. Kumud Acharya

President

Las Vegas Office: 702-862-5406
Reno Office: 775-673-7305
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119

View Dr. Acharya’s Bio and Publications

Dr. Vic Etyemezian

Dr. Vic Etyemezian

Vice President for Research

Office: 702-862-5569
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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Dr. Naresh Kumar

Dr. Naresh Kumar

Executive Director for Atmospheric Sciences

Office: 775/674-7006
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512

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Dr. Philippe Vidon

Dr. Philippe Vidon

Executive Director for Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

Office: 775/673-7376
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512

View Dr. Vidon’s Bio and Publications

 

Dr. Sean McKenna

Dr. Sean McKenna

Executive Director for Hydrologic Sciences

2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512

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Peter Ross

Peter Ross

Assistant Vice President of Campus Planning and Physical Plant

Office: 775-673-7388
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512

Brandon Peterson

Brandon Peterson

Assistant Vice President for Information Technology and Research Computing

Office: 775-673-7672
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512

Kristin Ghiggeri Burgarello

Kristin Ghiggeri Burgarello

Director of Advancement

Office: 775-673-7386
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89513

Tracy Bower

Tracy Bower

Director of External Affairs

Office: 702-862-5404
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Jennifer Schultz

Jennifer Schultz

Director of Human Resources

Office: 775-673-7317
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512

Iris N. Stewart

Iris N. Stewart

Chief of Staff

Reno Campus (775) 673-7312
Las Vegas Campus: (702) 862-5366

Lindsay Sessions

Lindsay Sessions

Chief Financial Officer & Controller

Office: 775-673-7395
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89513