The next president of UCAR will step into a moment of extraordinary possibility amid great challenges for an organization that sits at the heart of the Earth system science community. They must steer UCAR through an unprecedented period, and with that comes the opportunity for a new president to guide a world-class organization through meaningful reinvention.
The president of UCAR will bring a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire exceptional teams, including scientists, technical experts, educators, operational professionals, and university partners as they collectively advance world-class Earth system science. This leader will demonstrate the vision, innovative problem-solving, and compassionate change-management capabilities needed to guide UCAR through a pivotal moment in its history.
For more details, see the Leadership Profile below. For questions or nominations of candidates, please email ucarpresident@wittkieffer.com. To formally apply for the position, please see the Candidate Portal below.
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