Sarah Gordon Dr

Biography

An understanding of geology is a critical component of many decisions; whether environmental, business, or societal. I’m lucky enough to work in both industry and academia, specialising in making geology exciting and accessible to decision makers. I would be honoured to do this on behalf of the Geological Society. I’m currently the Managing Director of the risk management consultancy Satarla. Satarla works with clients from all industries, from mining and energy, to utilities, charities and finance. I’m also an Honorary Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Prior to this I worked with the mining company Anglo American, in both the exploration and safety & sustainability teams. This broad background, coupled with my PhD in meteoritics, allows me to explore many aspects of the geological discipline. I’ve been a Fellow of the Society for over 10 years; I also work with the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network; the Institute of Risk Management; and was named as one of the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 2015. I provide training and advice on behalf of these organisations and welcome the opportunity to make a contribution through the Council of the Geological Society. I was honoured to be elected Secretary Foreign & External Affairs in June 2017.

Research Interest

Environmental Science and Earth science