Eric L. Berlow

Eric L. Berlow, Ph.D., is a social impact data scientist and ecologist dedicated to using data for positive societal change. With academic training in ecology, statistics, and network science, he combines his expertise to work with social mission companies, organizations, corporate initiatives, investors, and philanthropists. Berlow is the CEO of Vibrant Data Labs, a social impact data science group that employs advanced data synthesis, computational statistics, and machine learning to empower evidence-based decision-making that benefits both humanity and the environment. His career includes significant roles such as the founding director of the University of California's Sierra Nevada Research Institute in Yosemite National Park, where he facilitated collaborations between scientists and government agencies to support conservation efforts. Berlow has been recognized as a TED Fellow and Senior Fellow, delivering impactful talks on simplifying complexity in ecological systems and mapping relationships among species. His work emphasizes the importance of revealing hidden patterns in complex data to foster strategic decision-making in addressing global challenges such as climate change. Through his innovative approach to data science, Berlow aims to enhance human agency and promote collaborative solutions for a sustainable future.