Marian Chau
About Marian Chau
Marian Chau serves as the Head of Seed Banking at Terraformation Inc. since 2020, bringing extensive experience in seed conservation and reforestation from previous roles in academia and non-profit organizations.
Work at Terraformation
Marian Chau has been serving as the Head of Seed Banking at Terraformation Inc. since 2020. In this role, she oversees initiatives related to seed conservation and banking, contributing to the company's mission of restoring ecosystems and combating climate change. Her position involves strategic planning and implementation of seed banking practices that support biodiversity and sustainable reforestation efforts.
Education and Expertise
Marian Chau holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) from the same institution between 2007 and 2010. Prior to her graduate studies, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Houston, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background equips her with extensive knowledge in plant conservation and ecology.
Background
Marian Chau has a diverse professional background in academia and conservation. She worked at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in various capacities, including as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant from 2007 to 2011, and as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as the Seed Conservation Laboratory Manager at Lyon Arboretum from 2014 to 2019, where she managed seed conservation projects.
Previous Experience in Reforestation
Before her current role, Marian Chau was involved in reforestation efforts as a Native Reforestation Project Work Scholar at Hui Ho'olana from 2013 to 2014. This position allowed her to engage directly with native plant species and contribute to local conservation initiatives in Kualapuu, Hawaii.