Riley Duren

Riley Duren is a highly experienced professional in the aerospace and environmental sectors, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Carbon Mapper since September 2020. Prior to this role, Riley held the position of Research Scientist at the University of Arizona from October 2019 to May 2024. A significant tenure at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory spanned nearly three decades, during which Riley progressed from Engineering Fellow to Chief Systems Engineer for the Earth Science Directorate, and Chief Engineer for the Kepler Mission, among other roles. Earlier experience at NASA Kennedy Space Center included serving as Integration & Test Engineer for multiple space shuttle missions. Riley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University.