Kristi Kattapong 
“Carbon is a building block of life. Our issue should not be with carbon itself, but with how we manage it.“ – CleanO2 Co-Founder Jaeson Cardiff CleanO2 is a clean tech company and champion of the circular economy. Their CarbinXTM technology captures the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and converts it into a valuable ingredient used in consumer and…
“CCUS technologies will remain very important for our sustainable future. There is an international consensus that CCUS is needed to address climate change, which is a very critical issue.” -Ah-Hyung “Alissa” Park, Ronald and Valerie Sugar Dean and Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UCLA Samueli School Of Engineering Before joining UCLA in 2023, Alissa was…
“What makes me hopeful is seeing how quickly innovation and collaboration can drive positive change when we bring the right stakeholders together. Through our initiatives at the Forum, I’ve witnessed how commitment from diverse partners can accelerate solutions to complex challenges, whether it’s advancing circular economy solutions or building climate resilience.” –Fernando J. Gómez, Head, Resource…
“There’s no doubt that my University of Michigan (U-M) undergraduate engineering training and my U-M graduate business training have helped me successfully lead the company to launch commercial operations, raise over $20 million in capital and build a team of 14 people.“ Ryan is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist specializing in energy and sustainability who has co-founded…
“The Carbon Removal Challenge introduces a new generation of students to the world of carbon removal, highlights the carbon removal work already happening in higher education, and gives students a hands-on opportunity to create brand new solutions to the carbon pollution problem.“ Sue has held many occupational titles: consultant, advocate, researcher, and programmer. Additionally, she is…
“…I’m inspired most by the people and teams I have the opportunity to work with. I’ve been fortunate to be able to work with amazing students, staff, faculty and research colleagues, and I’m inspired by and take such pride in their accomplishments. It’s such an important part of my life to see them succeed.” Previously, Karen served…
