The OpenAQ Team implements the day-to-day work of the organization, striving to meet the needs of those who contribute to, use and benefit from the OpenAQ Platform. Based in the U.S., we work remotely.
Chris Hagerbaumer joined OpenAQ March 2022. She provides strategic leadership, runs operations, manages OpenAQ’s mighty team, and cultivates collaborative relationships in pursuit of a core human right: the right to breathe clean air. Chris came to OpenAQ with 26 years of experience in the nonprofit …
Colleen joined OpenAQ August 2022. At OpenAQ, Colleen builds strategic relationships with air quality stakeholders worldwide—introducing people to the OpenAQ platform, spurring data-informed projects that advance clean air objectives, and supporting partnerships across sectors and geographies. …
Russ Biggs joined OpenAQ October 2021. He leads the development and strategic direction of the OpenAQ data platform and tools. Prior to OpenAQ, Russ worked across a variety of sectors including archaeological and environmental consulting, humanitarian assistance, and open data. A classical …
The OpenAQ Governing Board stewards the organization, focusing on high-level strategy, oversight and accountability. Members serve as ambassadors and advocates for OpenAQ. The Executive Director serves as CEO of the Governing Board.
Amrit Sharma is a Developer Advocate in Toronto at ecobee, a Canadian smart home company that invented the world’s first smart thermostat. He was Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, is a published journalist, and created the Emoji Air Pollution Map and Smokey, the friendly air quality chatbot.
Erin is the CEO and co-founder of Metadata Game Changers which champions good data management practices working with academic and government clients. She was the Executive Director for the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) where she cultivated the Air Quality Cluster to promote standard data practices across organizations.
Matt Whitney is Head of Data at the Clean Air Fund, a foundation supporting action on air pollution globally. He is responsible for strategy, partnerships, and programme delivery for the Fund’s technical portfolio. He has a background in climate science and was previously at the UK National Physical Laboratory.
Nathan is Lead Geospatial Data Scientist at Sonoma Technology, where his teams advance scientific knowledge and provide actionable information on air quality. With a background in Geography and GIS, he specializes in remote sensing, spatial analysis, and machine learning applications in air quality, fire and smoke, and health exposure.
Pallavi is Head of Global Health at the Health Effects Institute where she supports research, capacity strengthening and science communication in regions with high air pollution. She serves on the editorial boards of several journals and advises Chintan and Sensing Local in India.
Members of the OpenAQ Advisory Board provide strategic advice and are enthusiastic advocates for OpenAQ in their respective fields and communities.
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Together with OpenAQ, Community Ambassadors commit to advocating for data transparency and contribute to the collective action against air pollution. Meet the 2024 cohort below, and learn more about the program here.
Malé, Maldives
Maiha Hameed is an urban climatologist by training and a science communicator at heart. An Erasmus Mundus scholar, she works in environmental policy and planning at the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy in the Maldives as an Air Quality Management Officer and takes an interest in …
Maputo, Mozambique
Antonio Banze is all about protecting the environment. While studying Environmental Science at Eduardo Mondlane University, he learned a lot about how pollutants like aerosols affect the air we breathe. Now, he is using that knowledge to make a difference. Antonio founded and leads Stark Green …
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Dr. Kostadin Kostadinov, MPH, MEcon is a dynamic professional with a comprehensive background in medicine, public health, and economics/finance. Graduating from the Medical University Plovdiv and holding Master’s degrees in Public Health and Economics/Finance, Dr. Kostadinov currently serves …
Florianópolis, Brazil
Rafaela Borth, co-founder and CEO of IRIS, is dedicated to improving air quality and fostering environmental stewardship. The name “IRIS” references the eye’s iris and reflects the aim to reveal unseen environmental issues to people. During her undergraduate studies in Sanitary and …
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Rakib Hossain is a committed air quality enthusiast with a foundation in public health, holding both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Public Health from Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. His academic journey focused intensively on exploring the linkage between air pollution and health …
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ravkat Mukhtarov, a researcher and human rights activist from Almaty, Kazakhstan, champions clean air and civic engagement in his hometown. His primary research focus is on air pollution and its impacts, and he leverages this expertise to advocate for clean air policies. He actively raises awareness …
Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
Safiya Cummings holds an MBBS from the University of the West Indies and is currently pursuing her online MPH, having already completed an MSc in Internal Medicine from the University of Edinburgh. Her diverse background encompasses frontline medical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled …
Kathmandu, Nepal
Sapana has a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Tribhuvan University and a keen interest in researching air pollution. Currently working as a Health and Physical Education Teacher, she has taken on the responsibility of imparting accurate and practical information among the curious minds …
Douala, Cameroon
Melissa Kwenkeu holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Communication from ESSEC Business School Douala and a Master’s degree in Spanish Sociolinguistics from the University of Douala, with French as her native language. She also has training in community development project management. …
Iloilo City, Philippines
Victor Magtulis is an early-career researcher in air quality science and management. He is currently a faculty member of the Chemical Engineering Department at Central Philippine University. His interests include atmospheric chemistry, air quality monitoring, and public policy. As an advocate for …
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