Ann Radil’s family ranches in Nebraska and has over 15 years of experience leading, strategizing and advising on climate change initiatives for major consulting firms and corporations. As a NASA fellow, Ann contributed to NASA’s Earth Observing System Research Initiative, using field measurements, ecosystem modeling, and remote sensing technologies to advance understanding of the global carbon balance. She has an M.S. in Climate Change Science from University of Montana and a B.A. in Enviornmental Geography from Colgate University.