After a meandering path through computer science, psychology, oceanography, and ecology, Hao Ye is now comfortably focused on instruction and training to empower researchers of all disciplines, backgrounds, and career stages.

Karen is a physiologist, educator, and aspiring expert in the application of community-based solutions to systemic problems in science. She has previously managed instructor training for The Carpentries and taught biology in many contexts, from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to high school, community college and university settings. As a Senior Curriculum Developer at C4R, she enjoys distilling ideas, connecting diverse perspectives, and exploring delightful challenges to things we take for granted. Karen holds a BA in biology from Reed College, an MS in organismal physiology from Portland State University, and a PhD in molecular, cellular, and integrative physiology from UC Davis. Karen has a disproportionate, fluffy, and charmingly oblivious rescue dog named Luna.

Having worked as a software developer in the banking sector for NCR Corporation and a senior software developer at Incedo, Prathima Seethalam brings a range of experience in React JS, Java, and Python to the C4R digital platform.

Zac applies his training in community-based and participatory action research to lead user research as community engagement lead at C4R.

Since joining C4R as both software architect and production lead, Dave Fischer has implemented Agile Software Development techniques and updated the development technical stack.

Prior to joining C4R as a software engineer focused on front-end web development, Jack Penn held the same title at Xactly Corporation, a SaaS business providing sales performance management solutions.

Since earning his degree in biochemistry at Merrimack College and his master’s in computational cognitive neuroscience at University of London.

As an epidemiologist with a specialty in data analysis, April Clyburne-Sherin serves as a Curriculum Developer at C4R where she focuses on TKTK. April’s experience includes academic, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial pursuits. She has served as a statistical and methodological consultant for the Center for Open Science, director of scientific research for Code Ocean, and executive director for Reproducibility for All. April earned her master’s in population medicine (epidemiology) at University of Guelph in Canada. TKTK.

Colombia-born Carolina Garcia, known as “Caro” to all, is an international relations and nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience in advocacy, community engagement, and programming for organizations like The Women’s Fund Miami, Oxfam America, and the Clinton Global Initiative.

Ani Govjian draws on her background as a university instructor, STEM faculty writing coach, and curriculum developer to help students build intuition about rigor practices and navigate the many choices involved in doing good science. As senior curriculum developer at C4R, she designs learning tools and resources that empower early-career scientists to think critically about experimental design and research integrity. She earned her BA in English from Loyola Marymount University, her MA in English from UC Irvine, and her PhD in n English and Comparative Literature from UNC Chapel Hill. When she’s not traveling (or planning her next adventure), you can find her in the yoga studio or curling up with her cats Beans and Frankie.

Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware and his Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He worked as a bench scientist in academic and industry research labs, and his professional experience spans pharmaceutical R&D, stem cell engineering, carbon capture, and material science. A lifelong learner with a systems mind, Thomas enjoys using thread or fabric to teach himself new skills like sewing.