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# About

Foresight Institute is a research organization founded in 1986 by Christine Peterson and Eric Drexler – one of the “founding fathers” of nanotechnology. We work to advance science and technology for the benefit of life – through grants, events, prizes, and fellowships.

## Team

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### Allison Duettmann

CEO


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### Karolina Eklöw

COO


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### Boston Nyer

CFO (Fractional)


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### Beatrice Erkers

Program Director, Existential Hope


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### Lydia La Roux

Program Manager, Events & Fellowship


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### Amber Duettmann

Advisor


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### Lisa Stenvinkel

Interim Communications Manager


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### Bradley Royes

AI Node Manager, Berlin


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### Martina Pepiciello

Communications Specialist, Existential Hope


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### Tara Padovan-Hickman

Executive Assistant to CEO


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### Kristy Hilands

Special Projects (Advisor)


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### Sherry Hull

Administrative Manager


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## Oversight

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### Christine L. Peterson

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