Eric Vettel, Ph.D.

Dr. Eric Vettel is an accomplished leader with a strong entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to addressing global challenges through institution building and program rehabilitation.

With over 15 years of experience in high-level management and operations, Dr. Vettel excels in guiding colleagues and stakeholders towards greater collective achievements.

Skilled at fostering collaborative relationships across various sectors, he is an effective communicator who can connect with diverse audiences, including entrepreneurs, elected officials, academics, and corporate executives.

Dr. Vettel's educational background includes a BA in History and Economics from Stanford University, a Ph.D. in History from the University of Virginia, and The Bancroft Post-Doctoral Fellowship in U.S. History, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology from UC Berkeley.

His professional journey has seen him serve in key roles such as former President/CEO at The American Energy Society, In-Residence Fellow at Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, Executive Director at Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, and Bancroft In-Residence Post-Doctoral Fellowship at UC Berkeley under Sally Hughes' guidance.