Megan Arnett (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry, housed in the College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. In this role Megan oversees program activities, including collaborating with partners, inciting research and developing courses for students, all in the pursuit of identifying and pursuing chemicals that are safe for human health and the environment. Prior to this role Megan worked in several positions, all with a focus on promoting dialogue between the scientific community and community advocates, policy makers, and educators. She received her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California in 2016, where she studied the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity in sensory systems. Megan is passionate about the need for scientists to take part in public dialogue about the issues of the day, and loves watching her students find their voice and chase what drives them. Her energy for her work is rooted in the joys and challenges of raising 2 small children with her husband in the San Francisco Bay Area.