Bethany Ehlmann is a well-educated and accomplished geological scientist, with a Ph.D. and Sc.M. in Geological Sciences from Brown University and MSc degrees in Geography and Environmental Change & Management from the University of Oxford. Her extensive list of past professional affiliations substantiate her proficiency and dedication to her field, including prominent positions such as Professor at Caltech, Editorial Board member of AGU Advances at the American Geophysical Union, and President and member of the Board of Directors at The Planetary Society.

Her career has also taken her to other prestigious centers of research, among them the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale, U Paris Sud, and the National Academy of Sciences. Her areas of expertise are encompassing, spanning from earth and planetary sciences and environmental studies to remote sensing, astrophysics, and space sciences.

Ehlmann's remarkable contributions include multiple research papers and academic articles, presentations at prominent conferences, and leadership in several significant projects in her field. Her expertise in geological and environmental dynamics have been instrumental in understanding the mysteries of our planet's past and present, and in identifying ways to move forward in pursuing sustainable and responsible development.