Our Team
Members of the Board
Samba Ba
Board Director
“I am a scientific advisor, born and raised in West Africa. I’ve witnessed firsthand how STEM education can drive progress in developing countries. The work of the Schlumberger Foundation is truly inspiring. Supporting women in pursuing STEM education is crucial for sustainable development.”
Dr. Vicki Colvin
Board Director
“My passion for STEM education stems from my own experience in scientific leadership and supportive mentors I have had along the way. I believe that offering opportunities for women in STEM can result in groundbreaking discoveries and a more equitable society.”
Gerard Martellozo
Chairman and Board Director
“Contributing to the Schlumberger Foundation over the past decade has been a life-affirming experience. The resilience of our Fellows has been truly inspiring. Our future success hinges on how we continue to support this community to make a real impact in their countries.“
Olivier Peyret
Board Director
“Promoting science and education has been a leading thread in my personal engagements for many years. The Schlumberger Foundation – providing women from emerging countries means to access advanced education and practice science – offers an inspiring new dimension to engage further.“
Joanna Todd
Board Director
“With a physics degree and a finance career, the Foundation’s work reconnects me to my roots. Its initiatives show how targeted financial support for talented women in STEM can transform lives and communities with new inspiration, international networks, and a drive to make a difference.”
Roseline Chapel
Treasurer and Board Director
“In the last decade of my 36-year career at SLB, I led the Schlumberger Foundation, fostering a community of women scientists tackling their countries’ major challenges. This rewarding experience fuels my hope that balanced dialogues can lead to better alternatives for the world.”
Capella Festa
President and Board Director
“Roles in low-carbon technology leadership at SLB and working with policy makers on future energy scenarios at the IEA have been key milestones on my journey to being an advocate for scientific curiosity, understanding the context of others and supporting women as powerful change agents for a balanced planet.”
Wallace Pescarini
Board Director
“Addressing global challenges like inequality and the energy transition requires socio-economic development and innovation. Empowering women creates a ripple effect of positive change in key regions. My work with the Foundation reflects commitment to a meaningful legacy and my gratitude.”
Aparna Raman
Board Director
“As someone from a developing country, I am inspired by the Schlumberger Foundation’s multidimensional approach: empowering women in developing countries with STEM resources, so that they can return to their home countries and contribute meaningfully. This emphasis on local talent achieving extraordinary impact represents a powerful means of fostering balance and sustainable development. “
Program Team
Axel Zeppenfeld
Program Consultant
“Faculty for the Future is such an impressive community, it is a privilege to work with this network of bright minds and witness all these great stories in the making.”
Aseye Mimi Nutsugah
Program Manager
“Seeing the Foundation’s impact on our talented Fellows, enabling them to pursue and achieve their dreams, fills me with immense joy. It inspires me to continually promote STEM education for girls and women.”
Elisabeth Forge
Program Assistant
“Bringing my 37 years of experience in maintaining efficient administrative and office functions to support talented women as they adapt to new environments, advance their research, and maximize their impact is very rewarding.“