Catherine O’riordan

Catherine O'Riordan serves as the Executive Director of the Ecological Society of America since April 2018, overseeing financial and programmatic aspects for the largest professional society of ecologists, promoting the dissemination of environmental science and ecology. Prior to this role, Catherine held multiple key positions at the American Institute of Physics from September 2008 to March 2018, including Interim co-CEO and COO, where responsibilities encompassed strategic advancement of physical sciences and executive oversight of personnel and programs. Catherine also directed science development at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership and Joint Oceanographic Institutions, and managed public affairs at the American Geophysical Union, focusing on advocacy and policy for Earth and Space sciences. Educational qualifications include an M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University.