Keenan Johnson

Keenan Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of Ribbit Network, a non-profit organization he created to address climate change through citizen science and open-source technology.12

Background and Mission

Keenan's journey with Ribbit Network began when he questioned whether greenhouse gases were being effectively measured globally. Realizing there was no comprehensive map of emissions, he set out to create one.2 Ribbit Network's mission is to build the world's largest network of CO2 sensors, generating a detailed map of greenhouse gas concentrations and engaging a worldwide community of citizen scientists.2

Ribbit Network's Approach

The organization develops and deploys open-source sensors called "Frogs" that measure CO2 levels. These sensors are:

• Designed to be simple and easy to assemble
• Shaped like frogs, "ribbiting out" information to the public domain
• Accompanied by educational modules to help users understand their contributions1

Ribbit Network has already deployed hundreds of these sensors and is actively expanding its network.1

Leadership and Collaboration

As the founder, Keenan has:

• Built a core team of talented individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Established a scientific advisory board with experts from institutions like NASA and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
• Fostered an open-source community, making all aspects of the project accessible to the public12

Professional Background

Keenan's LinkedIn profile (username: keenanjohnson) indicates that he is an engineering leadership consultant in addition to his role at Ribbit Network.3 He has experience in coordinating complex client projects and brings this expertise to his work in climate technology.3

Vision and Impact

Keenan sees Ribbit Network as not just a scientific endeavor but also a means to engage people in climate conversations. He views the project as a stepping stone for individuals to take action on climate change, offering an accessible and non-intimidating entry point into the topic.1