Adrian C. Gallo

Adrian C. Gallo

Ph.D.
Clean Energy Consultant

Bio

Hello! I’m a climate nerd who spent too much time doom scrolling IPCC reports and decided to be part of the renewable energy transition. I am an Idaho-based clean energy consultant focusing on energy policy at the county-scale.

I started my career working for the Forest Service in Alaska and Oregon building long-term forest management plans. My curiosity of the natural world led me to purse a PhD researching how climate change is impacting ecosystems like deserts, grasslands, forests, and agricultural areas. My academic specialties include fire effects on ecosystems, permafrost, and nature based carbon markets. While at Oregon State, I co-produced the Inspiration Dissemination radio show, podcast, & blog where we translated graduate student research for the public’s understanding. I then became a Climate Program Manager for the Idaho Conservation League where I co-developed a long-term campaign to accelerate Idaho’s road to decarbonization focusing on buildings, transportation, and the energy systems.

I have a robust academic background making me a trusted messenger on climate issues. I am media trained and experienced in interviews, presentations, teaching, or panel settings. My ecology background makes me happy in the big-picture arena, and I know the value of personal relationships cannot be quantified even though they are be invaluable. Thus far I’ve learned plenty of lessons on how to solve problems in the energy & climate space, whether it’s working at the State Legislature level or phone banking to advocate for better renewable energy policies. Sometimes you need a long-term strategic plan to fix a policy problem, but other times you need to have more coffee & windshield time with the locals.


When not working you can find me running in circles, mountain biking, playing soccer, rock climbing, or trying to learn how to ski. To learn more about my history read my Background.

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Interests
  • Renewable Energy Siting
  • Terrestrial Ecology
  • Science Communication
  • Energy Policy
  • Coalition Building
  • Learning
Education
  • PhD in Soil Science, 2022

    Oregon State University

  • MS in Sustainable Forest Management, 2016

    Oregon State University

  • BS in Soil Science & Geology Minor, 2013

    California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

Skills

Policy Analysis
Project Management
Data Interpretation
Environmental Chemistry
Interviewing & Communication
Disturbance Effects on Ecosystems

Projects

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Publications & Talks

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Formal Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Idaho Conservation league
Climate Program Manager
Aug 2023 – Present Boise, Idaho

Responsibilities include:

  • Analyzing NEPA reports, County land use policies, and State regulations to enable the development of renewable energy projects
  • Developing and implementing climate campaign strategies that include scientific, legal, regulatory and grassroots tactics to make Idaho carbon neutral
  • Building an understanding and consensus on climate smart policies
  • Advocating for clean energy, electrified transportation, and social policies that ensure people are not left behind in this energy transition
  • Establishing and building relationships with Tribes, agencies, elected officials, the business community, media and the public in order to build broad consensus for our overarching climate goals
 
 
 
 
 
Oregon State University - Cascades Campus
Instructor of Record - SOIL 205/206
Oregon State University - Cascades Campus
Oct 2021 – Dec 2021 Bend, OR

Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching Introduction to Soil Science Lecture & Laboratory Classes
  • Preparing Lectures, Quizzes, Exams, and Field Activities
  • Responding to Student Questions & Concerns
  • Adapting Class & Lab to a Remote Instruction Format
 
 
 
 
 
Oregon State University - Extension Services
Extension Science Writer
Oregon State University - Extension Services
Apr 2020 – Jul 2020 Corvallis, OR

Responsibilities include:

  • Contacting & Interviewing Extension Scientists
  • Writing for Extension Publications
  • Connecting Academic Research to On-Site Practices
 
 
 
 
 
Oregon State University
Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D. Program)
Oregon State University
Jun 2016 – Dec 2022 Corvallis, OR

Responsibilities include:

  • Field Collection of Soil Samples
  • Tracking Soil Analysis Across Labs
  • Performing Wet Chemistry on Soils
  • Ecosystem-level Data Analysis
  • Presenting Research at & Organizing Academic Conferences
  • Writing for Academic Journals
 
 
 
 
 
Oregon State University
Graduate Research Assistant (M.Sci. Program)
Oregon State University
Jun 2013 – May 2016 Corvallis, OR

Responsibilities include:

  • Field Installation of Soil Sensors
  • Performing Wet Chemistry on Soils
  • Data Analysis of Experimental Treatments
  • Writing for Academic Journals
 
 
 
 
 
USDA Forest Service - Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest
Biological Science Technician (Soils)
USDA Forest Service - Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest
Jun 2012 – Aug 2012 Cave Junction, OR

Responsibilities include:

  • Watershed management synthesis plans for achieving multiple objectives
  • Incorporating GIS & field verification techniques for project implementation
  • Report writing for actionable treatment areas
  • Identifying watershed level projects where tree harvests and/or thinnings may coincide with potential fire brakes and other natural resource objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
USDA Forest Service - Tongass National Forest
Biological Science Technician (Soils)
USDA Forest Service - Tongass National Forest
Jun 2011 – May 2012 Craig, AK

Responsibilities include:

  • The coolest job I’ll ever have
  • Jumpin' outta helicopters to dig holes on steep hillsides to see how stable the soils actually were
  • Navigating in a dense temperate rain forest with old school maps and an even older school GPS unit
  • Driving on forest roads with loggers that drive like they’re in a car derby
  • Detailing our field observations and providiing justifications for limitations to harvest prescriptions

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