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
President
Las Vegas Office: 702-862-5406
Reno Office: 775-673-7305
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Dr. Vic Etyemezian
Vice President for Research
Office: 702-862-5569
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Dr. Naresh Kumar
Executive Director for Atmospheric Sciences
Office: 775/674-7006
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512
Dr. Sean McKenna
Executive Director for Hydrologic Sciences
Dr. Philippe Vidon
Executive Director for Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
Brandon Peterson
Assistant Vice President for Information Technology and Research Computing
Office: 775-673-7672
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512
Peter Ross
Assistant Vice President of Campus Planning and Physical Plant
Office: 775-673-7388
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512
Tracy Bower
Director of External Affairs
Office: 702-862-5404
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Kristin Ghiggeri Burgarello
Director of Advancement
Office: 775-673-7386
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89513
Dr. Amanda Keen-Zebert
Interim Director of Research Operations
Office: 775-673-7434
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89513
Dr. Diane Samuel
Director of Research Administration Services and Compliance
Office: 702-862-5593
755 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Jennifer Schultz
Director of Human Resources
Office: 775-673-7317
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512
Lindsay Sessions
Chief Financial Officer & Controller
Office: 775-673-7395
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89513
Dr. Maureen McCarthy
Faculty Senate Chair
Office: 775-673-7938
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89513
Iris N. Stewart
Chief of Staff
Reno Campus (775) 673-7312
Las Vegas Campus: (702) 862-5366