Jess Joan Goddard, PhD

Jess Joan Goddard, PhD has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Jess Joan is currently serving as the Chief Science Officer at SimpleLab, Inc, where they lead scientific research, science communication, and data science for a suite of SimpleLab projects and products. Jess Joan has built and managed a cross-disciplinary team to characterize U.

Before joining SimpleLab, Dr. Goddard worked as a Researcher at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) from November 2015 to January 2020. In this role, they co-authored and conducted research on the California Human Right to Water Data Tool and Report. Their responsibilities included theoretical review, study design, data acquisition and cleaning, data analysis, and report writing. Jess Joan also engaged in public engagement activities through workshops, public comment periods, and presentations.

From July 2016 to December 2019, Dr. Goddard served as a Research Advisor at SimpleWater, Inc, where they provided research guidance and expertise for the company's projects.

Dr. Goddard also has experience as a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of California, Berkeley. Jess Joan served as a Graduate Student Instructor in multiple semesters, including from January 2017 to May 2017, August 2015 to December 2015, and from January 2015 to May 2015. In this role, they assisted in teaching undergraduate courses and graded assignments and exams.

In 2013, Dr. Goddard worked as an External Consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank. Jess Joan conducted an energy and emissions assessment for residential water use in urban Mexico. Their responsibilities included modeling life cycle greenhouse gas emissions and building a VBA-based simulator for estimating emissions from the bottled water industry.

Dr. Goddard also has experience as a Development/Major Gifts Assistant at Earthjustice from September 2011 to May 2012. Jess Joan provided assistance to the Vice President of Development and Major Gifts team in board member and major donor activities.

Furthermore, they worked as an Environmental Consulting Intern at Anderson Mulholland and Associates, Inc. from January 2011 to March 2011. Their responsibilities included data and project management for environmental site assessments at the firm.

Lastly, from August 2009 to December 2010, Dr. Goddard served as a Reader at the University of California, where they graded problem sets and exams for various courses.

Overall, Dr. Jess Joan Goddard's work experience spans across multiple sectors, including environmental testing and software, research, academia, and consulting.

Jess Joan Goddard earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Literature with a minor in Energy & Resources from the University of California, Berkeley, where they attended from 2005 to 2010. Jess Joan further pursued their studies at UC Berkeley College of Engineering, specializing in Environmental Engineering - Water Quality Track, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) degree from 2014 to 2015. In 2014, Jess Joan Goddard also participated in the Thor Heyerdahl Summer School in Environmental Governance, focusing on The Green Economy. Continuing their academic journey, they returned to the University of California, Berkeley, completing a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Energy & Resources from 2012 to 2014. Lastly, Jess Joan Goddard accomplished their highest level of education, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Energy & Resources from the University of California, Berkeley, which they completed from 2015 to 2019.