Erin Phillips, Ph.D
Director of Cross Cutting Programs, UW School of Energy Resources
Erin Phillips, Ph.D., is the Director of Cross-Cutting Programs at the University
of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER). Erin has contributed broadly to critical
minerals research at SER and was the Principal Investigator for the DOE-sponsored
Powder River Basin Carbon Ore, Rare Earths, and Critical Minerals (CORE-CM) project.
She is currently working on multiple energy-related workforce development initiatives
and recently received a Fulbright Award to study critical mineral supply chains in
Norway. Originally from the Black Hills of South Dakota, Erin earned her bachelor’s
degree in geology from Macalester College followed by her master’s degree from the
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Prior to pursuing her Ph.D., she worked
for the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources and Black Hills State University.
Erin completed her Ph.D. at the University of Wyoming Department of Geology and Geophysics
and is an adjunct faculty member in that department.
Pamela Tomski
Founder & Director, Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration (RECS)
Managing Partner, ENTECH Strategies LLC
Pamela Tomski is a pioneer at heart who is committed to advancing the clean energy transition and
mentoring young professionals. She has worked for over two decades to develop and
deploy carbon management technologies and policies and has been instrumental in building
leadership capacity to support commercial deployment. She is applying this experience
to the emerging critical minerals industry and serves as co-director of the Critical
Minerals Leadership Academy (CMLA) and is a partner in the Powder River Basin CORE-CM
project. In 2004, Pamela founded the Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration (RECS) with the vision to create a community of young professionals dedicated to deploying
carbon management solutions. She serves as RECS director and is a member of the Work on Climate initiative. She is also a partner in the LongLeaf CCS Hub, WyoTCH Hub, and Southeast DAC Hub where she focuses on capacity building. She served for many years as a senior fellow
at the Atlantic Council and an advisory committee to the U.S. Secretary of Energy.
She received a BA from The George Washington University.
Selena Gerace
Senior Research Professional, Community Engagement
Selena Gerace leads the social science team in the Energy Engagement, Leadership and
Careers (ELC) program at the School of Energy Resources. Joining SER in 2020, Gerace
has been instrumental in identifying Wyoming residents’ perspectives of energy development
and the level of social license to operate. Additionally, she has been the go to expert
in the state for community engagement on grant applications and award execution. Prior
to joining SER, Gerace worked for UW Extension as the Outreach Coordinator on a National
Science Foundation EPSCoR grant called the WAFERx project. She led the inter-jurisdictional
team (including Montana State University, University of South Dakota, and University
of Wyoming) in producing outreach products to communicate research findings with regional
stakeholders.
She earned her undergraduate degree in Politics from Whitman College, and completed
her MS at the University of Wyoming in 2016, where she double majored in Agricultural
and Applied Economics and Environment and Natural Resources.
Davin Bagdonas
Senior Research Professional, Coal and Rare Earth Elements
Davin Bagdonas is a Senior Research Professional at the School of Energy Resources
where he specializes in coal and unconventional resources for rare earth elements
and critical minerals. He has extensively studied and published on the extraction
of rare earth elements from coal fly ash, and served as the Principal Investigator
for a DOE-funded Carbon Ore, Rare Earth and Critical Mineral (CORE-CM) project in
the Greater Green River and Wind River Basins. He graduated from the University of
Wyoming in 2004 with a degree in Geology. After a few years working with the WSGS,
he returned to earn his master’s degree in 2014 in the same field. Following his education,
Bagdonas worked briefly for the State of Wyoming sourcing uranium minerals throughout
the state before joining the School of Energy Resources in 2015.
Tyler Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professional, Structural Geology
Tyler Brown is an Associate Research Professional at the School of Energy Resources.
Brown earned his undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University in Geology
and Geophysics. He then migrated to Wyoming where he earned his Ph.D. in Geology from
the University of Wyoming. Throughout his education, he also gained practical industry
experience through internships with Marathon Oil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, as well
as with the United States Geological Survey. Brown began working in the Materials
Characterization Lab in the UW Department of Geology & Geophysics as a technician
beginning in 2016. He was promoted to the lab manager in 2021, and remained in the
position until moving to SER. Through his role, he participated in and facilitated
research for various departments across UW, other universities, industry partners,
and members of the public. Since joining UW, he has managed the materials characterization
lab and his own research includes conducting economic geology prospects of rare earth
elements by looking at petrological and geochemical datasets to assess their economic
feasibility. He also serves as the lead Principal Investigator for a DOE-funded regional
coalition expanding a domestic critical mineral and materials supply.
Bob Gregory
Associate Research Professional, Mineral Resource Evaluation
Bob Gregory is an Associate Research Professional for the School of Energy Resources
where he primarily focuses on the evaluation of ore deposits. A geologist by trade,
he has worked in various capacities throughout his career with the Wyoming State Geological
Survey (WSGS) and has experience in geologic mapping, geochemical analysis, and mineral
resource evaluation. In particular, he has been a leader in the analysis of rare earth
elements, critical minerals, uranium, and industrial minerals. At SER, he is been
involved in both DOE-funded Carbon Ore, Rare Earth and Critical Mineral (CORE-CM)
project in the Greater Green River and Wind River Basins, and the Powder River Basin,
as well as in the regional initiatives to created domestic critical mineral supply
chains.
Cole Messa, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professional, Geochemistry
Cole Messa is an Assistant Research Professional at the School of Energy Resources
where he specializes in geochemistry, and has also cultivated a talent and expertise
for identifying trace elements, including critical minerals and rare earth elements.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science
degree in Geosciences from Penn State, he came to Wyoming to earn his Ph.D. in Geology.
Messa’s doctoral research utilized isotope geochemistry to determine the formation
and evolution of basaltic lava flows. His work led to his selection as a Wyoming NASA
Space Grant Consortium fellow for the 2022-2023 academic year. At SER, he applys separation
and identification methods on coal seams to analyze and better understand the formation
of ore deposits and processes that cause high occurrences of REE and CM. He also manages
the geotechnical lab.
Franek Hasiuk, Ph.D.
Principal Research Geologist, Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Franek Hasiuk is a Principal Research Geologist at Sandia National Laboratories,
where he applies his skills in the geochemical and petrophysical analysis of rocks
to various projects in subsurface energy storage and reservoir management. Franek
(rhymes with sonic) earned a BS in Geology (with honors) and BA in Greek and Latin
from the University of Iowa. He earned an MS and PhD from the University of Michigan
in carbonate geochemistry. His professional career has included work at ExxonMobil
Research, Iowa State University, and the Kansas Geological Survey. Franek works on
a variety of projects related to critical minerals, geologic and stored hydrogen,
nuclear waste disposal, carbon capture/use/storage, compressed air energy storage,
salt caverns, road building materials, and geothermal resources. He is the current
past president of the Energy Minerals Division of AAPG. Of all his professional accomplishments,
he is proudest of his students the most.
Fred McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Economic Geology Research, UW School of Energy Resources
Dr. Fred McLaughlin is the Director of the School of Energy Resources' Center for
Economic Geology Research, which houses the critical materials program, as well as
the subsurface carbon management program and oil & gas initiatives. McLaughlin earned
his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming in Geology and Geochemistry
and is a licensed professional geologist. He has been with the School of Energy Research
since 2012 and was a founding member of CEGR (formerly known as the Carbon Management
Institute). Prior to joining SER, he worked as a Geologic Analyst and Manager for
the Wyoming State Geologic Survey for eight years.
Scott Quillinan
Senior Director of Research, UW School of Energy Resources
Scott Quillinan is the Senior Director of Research at the School of Energy Resources
and oversees the entire research portfolio of the unit, covering areas such as commercial-scale
carbon management, hydrogen, carbon engineering, rare earth element and critical mineral
extraction, among others. Quillinan has dedicated his entire career to advancing research
and technology in the energy sector for the betterment of the state. A geologist by
trade, Quillinan joined SER in 2012. He previously worked for the Wyoming State Geologic
Survey for six years after earning both his B.S. and M.S. in Geology and Geophysics
from the University of Wyoming.
Sallie Greenberg, Ph.D.
Energy Consultant
Sallie Greenberg is a consultant focused on strategic advising, thought leadership,
and evaluation & research services with a human element for energy transition. After
receiving her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Geology from Alfred University
and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she was awarded a Ph.D in Secondary
and Continuing Education in 2013. Her experience spans over 30 years in the environmental
and energy geosciences and spent the majority of her career at the Illinois State
Geological Survey. As a consultant, she uses her foundation in scientific research,
societal impacts, and her balanced portfolio of work in carbon capture and storage
projects to help governments, institutions, think tanks, and organizations via strategic
advising, thought leadership, and evaluation and research in the carbon management
space.
Scott Montross, Ph.D.
Technology Manager - Critical Minerals and Materials, National Energy Technology Laboratory
Scott Montross is a Technology Manager for the Critical Minerals and Materials program
at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). He also serves as a Center Lead
for the Minerals to Materials Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC), which is
led by NETL. His work is centered on re-establishing U.S. leadership in extracting
and processing critical minerals from unconventional and secondary resources to support
an economical, environmentally responsible, and geopolitically secure domestic supply
chain. With over 20 years of experience, he studies mineral, rock, and fluid interactions,
employing advanced characterization techniques and material testing to develop technologies
for energy resource recovery. Montross earned his doctorate and master's degrees in
Earth Sciences from Montana State University and a bachelor's degree in molecular
biology and geology from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Tom Tarka
Senior Engineer, NETL
Tom is a Senior Engineer at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). He serves as the Director of both the DOE’s Minerals to Materials Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC) and PrOMMiS, a multi-laboratory modeling initiative focused on accelerating and de-risking
the creation of a domestic critical minerals and materials (CMM) industry. A self-professed “energy geek”, he has over 20 years of experience in energy systems
and is recognized as a subject matter expert on topics such as Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM), synthetic transportation fuels, novel energy systems, energy markets, and policy, to name a few.
Tom received his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Delaware
in 1996 and is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior to (re-)discovering his passion for energy research, Tom worked as an engineering researcher, computer programmer, mechanic, and webmaster.
Charles Sims
Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy and Director of the Center for Energy,
Transportation, and Environmental Policy at the Baker School of Public Policy and
Public Affairs
Dr. Charles Sims is the TVA Distinguished Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy and Director
of the Center for Energy, Transportation, and Environmental Policy at the Baker School
of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee. He is also an
Associate Professor in the Department of Economics. Charles works on a variety of issues related to environmental and natural resource economics
with a specific emphasis on the role of risk and uncertainty in natural resource,
environmental, and energy policy. He was the Principal Investigator for the DOE-sponsored
Southern Appalachian Carbon Ore, Rare Earths and Critical Minerals (CORE-CM) project.
As part of that project, Charles led a team that developed the first estimates of the energy security costs of US reliance
on imported rare earth elements. Charles is a co-editor of the academic journal Resource and Energy Economics, has served on
several TVA advisory groups, and provides research support for the Tennessee State
Energy Policy Council. Originally from the mountains of east Tennessee, Charles earned a PhD in economics from the University of Wyoming in 2009.
Anna Wendt
Research Physical Scientist with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy
Technology Laboratory
Anna Wendt is a Research Physical Scientist with the Department of Energy’s (DOE)
National Energy Technology Laboratory., where here work focuses on the characterization
and resource potential of critical materials in unconventional feedstocks, such as
coal, coal combustion residuals, and oil and gas produced waters. Anna was previously
the Program Manager for Resource Characterization in DOE’s Minerals Sustainability
Division in the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. She is also the Convenor
of the Joint Working Group on Sustainability in the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 298 on Rare Earths and the project lead
for the development of a rare earths and lithium value chain sustainability standard.
She earned her PhD in Geosciences from The Pennsylvania State University where her
research focused on the geochemistry and depositional history of the Marcellus Formation,
Pennsylvania, USA.
Richard Esposito
Electrical Utility Industry
Dr. Esposito is a veteran of the electrical utility industry with 34 years of leadership as a subject matter expert related to a wide range of topics including carbon capture & storage, geothermal power, critical minerals & rare earth elements, bulk energy storage, geologic hydrogen, and deep borehole isolation of spent nuclear fuels. He has a diverse academic background with a B.S. and M.S. degree in geology from Auburn University, M.S. degree in environmental managementfrom Samford University, and Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Alabama. He has published extensively and lectured worldwide on a wide range of technology issues.
Madeleine J. Lewis
Associate Research Scientist and Lecturer
Madeleine Lewis is an associate research scientist and lecturer at the University of Wyoming School
of Energy Resources. Her research focuses on energy law and policy, including critical
minerals, carbon capture and sequestration, advanced nuclear energy, and energy stakeholder
engagement. Lewis holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and sociology from Carleton College, a master’s
degree in Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Wyoming, and a
juris doctor degree from the University of Wyoming. Before joining SER, Lewis served clients on energy-related issues as an attorney for the law firm of Crowley
Fleck PLLP and also served as a federal district court clerk. She is licensed in Wyoming.
Nicole Smith
Associate Professor, Colorado School of Mines
Nicole Smith is an Associate Professor in the Mining Engineering Department at the
Colorado School of Mines. A cultural anthropologist by training, her research and
teaching explore the social dimensions of mining and mineral supply chains. Her work
includes a focus on critical minerals, artisanal and small-scale gold mining, and
public perceptions of resource developments. She is the PI on a National Science Foundation
funded project examining gold supply chains in Peru and Kenya and leads two additional
projects on critical mineral supply chains in the U.S., supported by the Sloan Foundation
and the Critical Minerals Innovation Hub at Ames Lab. Smith holds a PhD from the University
of Colorado at Boulder, an MS from Colorado State University, and a BA from the University
of Minnesota, all in anthropology.
Denise Levitan
Research Geologist in the Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center at the U.S. Geological
Survey
Dr. Denise Levitan is a Research Geologist in the Geology, Energy & Minerals Science
Center at the U.S. Geological Survey in Reston, VA, where she co-leads the Evolving
Utilization of Solid Energy Fuels Project. Her research focuses on critical and trace
elements associated with solid energy fuels, studying the geochemistry and mineralogy
of coal refuse, coal combustion byproducts, and uranium mine waste. As a member of
the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Denise serves as an associate editor
for the journal Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration and is an alum of the Young Leaders
Committee. Prior to joining USGS, she spent nearly nine years as an environmental
and natural resources consultant. She holds a professional geologist license in Utah,
a Ph.D. in geosciences from Virginia Tech, and a B.S. in geology from Yale.
Elisa Alonso
Assistant Chief for the Minerals Intelligence Research Section and currently Acting
Deputy Director at the National Minerals Information Center at the U.S. Geological
Survey
Dr. Elisa Alonso is Assistant Chief for the Minerals Intelligence Research Section and currently Acting Deputy Director at the National Minerals Information Center at the U.S. Geological Survey. She joined USGS in 2020 and her work focuses on critical minerals supply chain analysis. She is also the deputy Program Manager for the DARPA Open Price Exploration for National
Security that aims to increase price transparency for mineral commodities with high production concentration. Prior to joining the USGS, Dr. Alonso was a strategic materials analyst supporting the Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials
(the National Defense Stockpile manager) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Dr. Alonso graduated from McGill University with Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering and obtained a doctorate degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Melissa Sanderson
Career Member of the US Foreign Service
Melissa ‘Mel’ Sanderson was a career member of the US Foreign Service for over twenty
years, serving in a variety of countries and capacities including: heading the anti-narcotics
program in El Salvador; promoting US business in Spain; NATO expansion in Poland;
weapons of mass destruction in Russia, to reestablishing democratic elections in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo after their devasting war.
She fell in love with the people of the Congo and felt there was more for her to do
there, so she accepted an offer from Phelps Dodge Copper & Gold to become the company’s
Vice President for Africa and work toward establishing what still today is one of
the world’s largest copper-cobalt mines, Tenke Fungurume. When Phelps was bought by Freeport McMoRan Melissa stayed on in the DRC for another
5 years in her capacity, before returning to the Phoenix Arizona headquarters to assume
responsibility for global government relations and ESG (environmental, social and
governance matters).
In 2020 she left Freeport and established MelSanderson Consulting, providing geo-strategic and ESG advice to position companies for sustainable
success. She is also a founding partner in MECA (Mining Environmental Cultural Advisors). She is on the Boards of American Rare Earths, the Critical Minerals Institute and CVMR as well as the Japanese Friendship Garden(non-profit).
Craig Hart
Attorney-Advisor (International)
At CLDP, Craig is a member of the Energy & Minerals team, focusing on minerals supply
chains.
Craig’s past law practice focuses on energy infrastructure project finance and capital
markets, representing project developers, lenders, and investors in petrochemicals,
power generation infrastructure, and high technology transactions. He has worked with
governments and projects in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. His
practice included practicing with the international law firms White & Case and O’Melveny
& Myers, and serving as counsel to the Asia Development Bank’s Future Carbon Fund.
Craig is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Council on Standards
and Certification. Additionally, Craig serves on the International Organization for
Standardization’s U.S. Technical Advisory Committees TC-265 for carbon sequestration
technologies, TC-298 for rare earth elements, TC-333 for lithium, and PC-348 on raw
materials.
Craig earned a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a bachelor’s and
a law degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a master’s in economics
from New York University.
Morgan V. Evans, Ph.D.
Lead Chemist, Battelle Memorial Institute
Morgan Evans, Ph.D, is a chemist at Battelle Memorial Institute. Morgan utilizes her
interdisciplinary background in environmental engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and materials science to develop cutting edge solutions
to materials circularity and critical mineral supply chain issues. She is currently
the lead PI for an NSF Convergence Accelerator funded program (SOLAR) focused on bridging
material circularity gaps for photovoltaics, including the upcycling of silicon, silver,
copper, and other materials. Morgan also leads internally funded and commercially
funded research programs at Battelle focused on rare earth separations and metallization,
e-waste critical material recovery, and plastics upcycling. Morgan received a PhD
in Environmental Science and a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from The Ohio State University.
Robert Seal
Senior Research Geologist, US Geological Survey
Bob is a senior research geologist with the US Geological Survey based in Reston, Virginia, where he has worked for over 35 years. He received his PhD from the University of Michigan. He specializes in the environmental geochemistry of mining. He is currently leading a new scientific effort to investigate the resource potential
of mine waste, particularly for critical minerals. Bob collaborates with a variety of stakeholders including the mining industry, environmental
consultants, academia, federal and state government agencies, tribal groups, and other non-government organizations. He frequently serves as a technical advisor for the US Environmental Protection Agency
and other government agencies on mining related issues. He has presented a number of workshops, short courses, invited lectures, and capacity building efforts internationally, including Afghanistan, Peru, New Zealand, Canada, and India.
Justin Loyka
Energy Program Director, Wyoming Chapter of the Nature Conservancy
Justin Loyka is the Energy Program Director for the Wyoming Chapter of The Nature
Conservancy, where he works to balance community needs, conservation priorities, and
climate imperatives. Justin Received a B.S. in Mining and Minerals Engineering from
Virginia Tech and began his career as an engineer with Peabody Energy. He spent a
decade working as a water resources and environmental engineer in Wyoming before his
current role. He works on the ground in communities, directly with project developers,
and on policy to identify and work towards positive visions of Wyoming’s future.
Paul Bonifas
Director of Buisness Operations, RER
Paul Bonifas brings over a decade of experience within the energy sector in corporate
development and strategic project management. As Director of Business Development
at Rare Element Resources, Paul leads efforts in business growth initiatives, corporate
partnerships, and stakeholder relations. He is the founder of Bonifas Consulting,
where he has provided project management, economic analysis, and regulatory navigation
services to clients across mining, petroleum, and greenfield energy development. Paul
has also held leadership roles at 9H Energy, where he drove the development of datacenters
& energy projects, and serves as a Board Director at the 9H Research Foundation, a
non-profit focused on innovation and education in Wyoming. His career includes extensive
work in mining, power grids, and regulatory affairs, with a focus on economic and
technical development for energy projects. Paul holds an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering,
an M.B.A., and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, from the University
of Wyoming. He is fluent in both English and French.
Jaye T. Pickarts
Chief Operating Officer, RER
Jaye T. Pickarts is an accomplished professional with over 40 years of experience
in mine development, mineral processing, and environmental compliance. Mr. Pickarts
is a Registered Professional Engineer (PE), SME Registered Member, and Qualified Person
(QP), and has completed several NI 43-101 compliant preliminary economic assessments
(PEA), feasibility studies (PFS/FS), and due diligence for acquisition throughout
his career. Mr. Pickarts has additional experience in engineering design, construction
oversite, mine reclamation, mine closure, and water management. He has extensive experience
with both domestic and international projects. His management experience includes
the oversight of design engineers and staff on various industrial projects. Previously,
Mr. Pickarts has worked as an independent consultant for various mining companies,
including the Company (2016–2024) and as a Senior Project Manager for Tetra Tech,
Inc. (2018–2023). He was also the Chief Operating Officer for the Company from 2011
to 2016. Prior to that, he was a Director and Principal for Knight Piesold and Co
from 1999 to 2011. He has also worked in various operations management positions for
Pegasus Gold Corporation, Brewer Gold Company, Texasgulf Minerals and Metals, Inc.,
Freeport-McMoRan, and Kennecott Copper. Mr. Pickarts has a BS in Metallurgical (Mineral
Processing) Engineering from Montana Technological University.
Tristan Childress
Economic Geologist
Tristan Morgan Childress, PhD, PG, is an economic geologist specializing in critical
mineral resources, exploration geology, and ore deposit geochemistry. He currently
supports the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL),
focusing on critical mineral sustainability and carbon storage. Tristan has been heavily
involved in NETL's Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Minerals (CORE-CM) Initiative,
leading multiple working groups and contributing to national strategies for resource
development. His experience spans academia, government, and industry, including extensive
fieldwork in North and South America and multiple peer-reviewed publications on iron
oxide and critical mineral systems. Tristan received his bachelors in geology from
the University of South Carolina and doctorate degree in economic geology from the
University of Michigan and is a licensed geologist in the state of Wyoming.
Dave Green
Project Engineer at Western Fuels Wyoming’s Dry Fork Mine
Dave is the Project Engineer at Western Fuels Wyoming’s Dry Fork Mine and focuses
primarily on the mine’s environmental compliance, bridging the gap between production
and regulatory obligations. He aids multiple departments but specializes in coal geology
and coal reserves planning. With over 35 years in Powder River Basin mining, he has
experience in mine engineering/planning, production supervision, geotechnical analysis,
environmental monitoring, and project planning. Dave graduated from the University
of Wyoming in 1991 with a degree in Geology and is a registered Professional Geologist.
Madison Mankin
Assistant Research Professional
Madison Mankin is an Assistant Research Professional in the Energy Education, Leadership,
and Careers Progam at the School of Energy Resources.
Mankin earned dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Wyoming in Political
Science and Communications, and then attended the UW College of Law for her Juris
Doctor. Following graduation in 2013, she was admitted to the Wyoming State Bar and
embarked on a career in private practice at the Gillette law firm of Daly & Sorenson,
LLC and as a solo practitioner. Throughout her legal career, she has focused her practice
areas on civil litigation, estate planning, natural resources, business transactions,
and business formations.
Since 2016, she represented the T-Chair Livestock Co., T-Chair Land Company, and T-Chair
Mineral Limited Partnership as General Counsel where she provided services for surface
use and mineral issues, and contract negotiations.
Joining the SER team in 2024, Mankin conducts stakeholder engagement to inventory existing workforce partnerships and resources,
education programs, and infrastructure, as well as identify gaps in terms of the skills
needed for new and emerging industries or professional retraining.
