Peer Advisors
Explore Energy's Peer Advisors support our advising, education, and outreach efforts on campus. They are a great resource to share their experiences and connect you to opportunities based on your interests.
- Reach out to them individually to set up an appointment.
- Meet them at our events including our Community Socials.
- Catch them riding our Energy Tricycle around campus and tabling at student fairs, Energy Week, etc.
Peer Advisors can also offer group advising sessions, present at student club meetings, etc. Fill out or Request Form if you are interested in these options.
Meet the Explore Energy 2023-2024 Peer Advisors
Kate Bradley
Kate is a BS/MS student in Earth Systems where she focuses on energy studies and resource security. She also has interests in the Geosciences and in the geopolitics/economics of metals & mining. Her research quantifies the impact Rare Earth Metal supply chain disruptions have on wind energy and EV companies. She's TA'ing classes on carbon sequestration and ecology. Outside of the energy space, Kate is a keen member of Stanford Women in Business, an uncommonly good baker, and a top-decile Taylor Swift fan. She's excited to help foster the academic/professional energy community at Stanford this year.
Email Kate at kate_bradley@stanford.edu.
Lauren Illa
Lauren is a senior pursuing a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on using computational methods to investigate battery materials and machine learning for particle accelerator science. As a 2021 Shultz Fellow where she served at the California Energy Commission (CEC), Lauren developed her interest in renewable energy systems and is now a member of the Solar Car Proejct and the Student Space Initiative, working on solar panels and battery systems for both. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment for students to discover their passions in energy on campus and invested in promoting energy equity and justice. When she isn't diving into a new book or diving for a volleyball in the sand courts around campus, you can often find Lauren listening to music (usually Beyoncé), enjoing concerts, and visiting art museums.
Email Lauren at lilla@stanford.edu.