Emily Gercke
About Emily Gercke
Emily Gercke is a Senior Portfolio Operations Analyst at Elemental Excelerator, where she focuses on scaling equitable solutions to climate change. With a strong background in geology and environmental science, she has held various roles in the environmental sector since 2007.
Work at Elemental Excelerator
Emily Gercke has served as a Senior Portfolio Operations Analyst at Elemental Excelerator since 2022. In this role, she focuses on scaling equitable, market-driven solutions to climate change. Her contributions align with the organization's mission to redesign systems that address the root causes of climate change. She has worked on various projects aimed at breaking down barriers to innovation in climate technology, enhancing the organization's impact in the environmental sector.
Education and Expertise
Emily Gercke holds a Master of Science degree in Geology/Earth Science from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in the same field from The College of William and Mary, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. Her academic background supports her expertise in creating efficiency and improving processes within the environmental field, which is essential for her work at Elemental Excelerator.
Background
Prior to her current position, Emily Gercke gained diverse experience in environmental roles. She worked as a Hydrogeologist at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in 2018 and served as a Project Geologist and Associate Project Manager at Arcadis from 2011 to 2017. Additionally, she held positions as a Project Manager at GSI Companies from 2019 to 2022 and as a Hydrologist at the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality from 2007 to 2008. Her early career included roles as a Laboratory Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington.
Professional Experience
Emily Gercke's professional experience spans various roles within the environmental sector. She has worked as a Project Manager at GSI Companies for three years, where she focused on project execution and management. Her earlier roles include working as a Hydrogeologist and a Project Geologist, where she developed a strong foundation in environmental science and project management. This extensive background has equipped her with the skills necessary to contribute effectively to climate change initiatives.