Rachel E. Storniolo

Rachel E. Storniolo is a Principal Geophysicist at Birch Resources, where extensive experience includes leading 3D-seismic surveys, reservoir characterization, and mitigating seismic risks in the Permian Basin. Prior roles at Chevron encompassed unconventional well development and deep water asset management, with significant contributions to the optimization of drilling strategies and risk reduction in subsalt reservoirs. Academic qualifications include an MS in Geology from the University of Tennessee and multiple BS degrees in Geology and related fields from Appalachian State University. Earlier research positions involved groundwater interactions and advanced geophysical techniques at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.