Before joining our team, Tess had extensive experience in environmental consulting and project management. Her professional journey has been marked by a focus on research, data analysis, reporting, and effective management practices. During her consulting years, she played a pivotal role in the development of renewable solar energy initiatives in multiple counties across New Jersey. This experience ignited her passion for clean technology, driving her commitment to sustainable practices. Tess holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Dickinson College. Her undergraduate studies were enriched by numerous research opportunities in diverse locations such as Alaska, Australia, and Hawai’i, laying a solid foundation for her career in the environmental sector.

Jeff is a talented electrochemist with significant experience in designing and investigating catalysts and sorbents for electrochemical CO₂ capture and/or conversion into value-added products. He received his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Boise State University and went on to obtain a PhD in chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. Prior to joining RenewCO₂, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Argonne National Laboratory. At RenewCO₂, Jeff works on catalyst and cell development for enhanced methylglyoxal production.

Orlando's career began as a lab technician and transitioned into the carbon capture industry in 2012, specializing in concrete sequestration. In his current role, Orlando collaborates with engineers and scientists to transform designs into functional prototypes, assembling and integrating various components into complete prototype systems.

Sean is an accomplished electrochemist with extensive experience in designing and developing catalysts and electrolyzers for CO₂ reduction into valuable products. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California Irvine, with a focus on CO₂/CO electrolysis. Prior to joining RenewCO₂, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. At RenewCO₂, Sean is dedicated to developing, building, and utilizing tools and techniques for evaluation of catalytic activity and device performance including MEA fabrication for CO₂ electroreduction.

Cullen obtained his undergraduate degree from Carleton College and his PhD in Chemistry from The Ohio State University. During his PhD studies, Cullen developed a strong background in the solution-phase synthesis and characterization of inorganic materials. Additionally, he spent time at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Germany exploring the potential of these materials for photocatalysis. As a post-doc at RenewCO₂, Cullen works on the scale-up of inorganic catalysts for the conversion of CO₂ to value-added products.

Lisa joined RenewCO₂’s team as a Mechanical Engineer IV. Prior to RenewCO₂, Lisa was a Senior Scientist at the University of Delaware Center for Clean Hydrogen where she coordinated DoD funded research on AEM and PEM hydrogen electrolysis. Before CCH, Lisa worked at Versogen; first as an MEA Development Engineer and then as Senior Mechanical Engineer. Lisa completed her PHD in mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and her BSc in mechanical engineering at The University of Pittsburgh. Lisa also worked as a CNC machinist at Clark Precision Machined Components and Langhorst Manufacturing.