Kim Mayfield
Energy & Carbon Management Scientist
Global Security Principal Directorate
Contact 925-960-5538
mayfield8 [at] llnl.gov (mayfield8[at]llnl[dot]gov)
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ph.D., Ocean Sciences, University of California Santa Cruz (2020)
B.Sc., Global Environmental Science, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa (2013)
LLNL: Energy & Carbon Management (2021-present)
Previous Position: Scientist, Global Algae Innovations (2020-2021)
Career Summary: Carbon removal, energy equity and environmental justice, science communication, isotope geochemistry, algae biofuels, endangered species protection and conservation, water quality, climate and energy policy, energy and carbon markets.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Responsible for developing and sustaining partnerships that result in the advancement and deployment of carbon management solutions and technologies, including the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and related community benefit plans. Partnerships that can live up to today’s climate challenge have to bridge local community, government, and project developer priorities. Kim’s interdisciplinary background across the academic, commercial, and non-profit sectors has made her well versed in the field of carbon dioxide removal and management, keenly aware of the spectrum of views that need to be reconciled in order to reach meaningful consensus in this field to responsibly scale carbon solutions that achieve a more habitable planet for all, while addressing historical and ongoing inequities.
Kim’s background in scientific research and communication in a variety of environments enable her to translate complex information into approachable language to advance multiple goals. She is known for convening and managing broad coalitions that span diverse interests and forging common ground.
