Key Staff
| Susan M. Tikalsky | President |
Teri L. Vierima |
Physicist, Science Reporter |
Janet C. Lathrop |
Science Reporter, Research Coordinator |
Sara M. Wolfgram |
Editor & Reporter, Public Health Specialist |
Jill A. Sakai |
Neuroscientist |
Sara C. Christopherson |
Science Writer |
Susan M. Tikalsky
Susan Tikalsky is president of Resource Strategies, Inc. and Gateway Information Services. She is responsible for all operations, including project development, client relations, technical program oversight, and over-all quality control. Ms. Tikalsky has earned an international reputation for developing a range of programs (from bio-science to nation-building), which produce selective information that is both perceptive and technically accurate. These programs often assess complex, multidisciplinary issues and communicate the results to global audiences of scientists, NGOs, government, industry, and the public. She has held previous positions as a researcher, environmental scientist, and energy industry executive. She has participated in numerous influential business committees and policy initiatives. Ms. Tikalsky holds master of science degrees in soil chemistry and resource management.
Teri L. Vierima
Teri Vierima is a physicist who has been involved with science and science communication for 25 years. As a science reporter, she is responsible for assessing and summarizing a wide range of new research and policy developments. In addition, she applies her expertise by particularly focusing on communicating the complex concepts of dosimetry, physics, and physical mechanisms to lay readers and experts in other disciplines. Ms. Vierima previously worked in industry as a research and development manager, and as scientific advisor and director of regulatory programs for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation under 3 US state governors. Ms. Vierima holds a Ph.D. in atomic and molecular physics.
Janet C. Lathrop
Janet Lathrop is a well-known science writer and reporter recognized as one of today's foremost journalists covering health effects research and other EMF issues. Her knowledge, insight, and global contact network enhance the company's ability to identify the relevant peer-reviewed literature and other materials required to keep clients abreast of significant developments. With her experience in EMF research history and policy, Ms. Lathrop adds core context to the company's many issue-oriented reports. She has held previous positions as a print journalist, medical writer, manuscript editor, and managing editor of The Bioelectromagnetics Society Newsletter. Ms. Lathrop holds a master of science degree in science journalism.
Sara M. Wolfgram
Sara Wolfgram is a specialist in public health whose reporting duties include issues of public health, risk, and epidemiology. In addition, she is responsible for Gateway Information Services’ quality control, including report editing and delivery, and customer service. Ms. Wolfgram serves on the committee for the International Measles Initiative program led by the American Red Cross. She holds a master’s degree in public health with an emphasis on maternal and child epidemiology.
Judith D. Lee
Judith Lee is an information technology specialist. She is responsible for website performance and applications. She also specializes in acquiring, managing, and presenting qualitative and quantitative data. She has extensive experience in cartography and information technology. Previously she worked as a technology consultant to many Fortune 500 companies. Her specialities include visualization techniques, voice recognition applications, and computer graphics. Ms. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in cartography.
Jill A. Sakai
Jill Sakai is a neuroscientist and science writer. She is a consultant with Gateway Information Services where she assists in evaluating issues associated with neurology, development, and study design. Ms. Sakai has a distinguished academic background and is the author of numerous published articles — both popular and peer-reviewed. She holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience.
Sara Cohen Christopherson
Sara Christopherson is a science educator and science writer working on the consulting side of the company. She particularly works on those projects that require extensive information-gathering from literature researches and personal interviews. She has written extensively for major publishers of middle school and high school science textbooks. She has an undergraduate degree in biology and a master of science in science education.