Gretchen Goldman — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as President and CEO of the Union of Concerned Scientists as of February 2025.
Served as Assistant Director for Environmental Science, Engineering, Policy, and Justice for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy between 2021 and 2023.
Served as Climate Change Research and Technology Director at the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2024.
Led research efforts at the intersection of science and policy for 10 years as Research Director for the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Earned a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2011.
Advocates for working mothers in STEM fields, notably through her work with 500 Women Scientists and a viral tweet.

Biography

Gretchen Goldman, PhD, is an American environmental scientist and policy advocate currently serving as the President and CEO of the Union of Concerned Scientists as of February 2025. Her career has focused on the intersection of science and policy, particularly in areas related to climate change, environmental justice, and scientific integrity.