Diane Parsons

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:30:35+00:00 Diane Parsons Bookkeeper (Contractor) Diane Parsons has worked with Solar Cookers International since 2012. She provides excellent and accurate accounting services to ensure SCI meets the fiscal requirements pertaining to non-profit organizations. In her spare time, Diane likes to hike and spend time with her family.

Justin Tabatchnick

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:30:12+00:00 Justin Tabatchnick Research Specialist (part-time) Justin Tabatchnick joined Solar Cookers International in September 2016 as SCI’s chief technologist. Mr. Tabatchnick was a recent retiree from Intel Corporation after 16 years as a senior device test  engineer. Using his expertise and experience drawn from working as an electrical...

Paul Hedrick

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:29:43+00:00 Paul Hedrick Solar Cooking Wiki Administrator (part-time) Since early 2010 Paul has been a part-time Solar Cooking Wiki website administer. The Solar Cooking Wiki is the world's largest online database of solar cooking inforamtion.  Paul helps to monitor the day-to-day activity on the Solar Cooking Wi along...

Mehmet Can Oney

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:29:24+00:00 Mehmet Can Oney Development, Program, and Administrative Associate "I am proud to be part of Solar Cookers International, an organization that addresses both environmental sustainability and humanitarian needs. Witnessing the profound challenges faced by communities during disasters and energy crises has deepened my appreciation for practical and...

Dr. Stephane Villatte

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:29:01+00:00 Dr. Stephane Villatte Program Officer (part-time) Meet Stephane, a man whose life and career have been shaped by his experiences around the globe. Born and raised in Haiti, Stephane’s journey has taken him to the Latin America Caribbean (LAC) Region, Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),...

Vedika Jiandani

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:27:50+00:00 Vedika Jiandani Communications Specialist “Born and raised in India, I grew up enjoying solar-cooked meals regularly, thanks to my mom who always encouraged eco-conscious practices. This early exposure stayed with me, and as my career unfolded, I witnessed firsthand the tremendous potential of solar cooking in uplifting...

Sara Rosen

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:27:07+00:00 Sara Rosen Program and Operations Manager "I am fascinated by the impact simple tools have on humanity's quest for social justice and empowerment. The printing press brought education to the masses, bicycles expanded job opportunities for workers, and even the humble washing machine helped move women from the...

Keith Wingeard

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:21:05+00:00 Keith Wingeard Strategic Partnerships Manager “As someone who has been fortunate enough to live, work, and travel in many unique and wonderful places, I can confidently say that sharing a delicious meal truly does bring people together. There is something special about trying a new dish or joining...

Lynne Slightom, MPA, CFRE

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:20:03+00:00 Lynne Slightom, MPA, CFRE Development Director Lynne Slightom, MPA, CFRE, was first introduced to solar cookers through the Department of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Springfield where the chair was doing extensive work in The Gambia. At that time, Lynne had no idea what...

Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.

wpshopifyexpert20222026-06-26T01:18:33+00:00 Alan Bigelow, Ph.D. Program and Science Director “When I first saw a solar cooker in 2008, I was fascinated by the technology and its applications.  From my background as a physicist, I immediately understood how basic physics could help explain how solar cookers work to collect sunlight energy...