Conference Chair Debbie Meeks Bio
Debbie Meeks ’86, Corporate Relations, Shell USA
Debbie manages climate policy for Shell USA. This role helps Shell’s existing businesses - traditional and low carbon fuels, Trading, Renewable Natural Gas, Hydrogen, Shell Recharge Solutions - navigate climate and energy policies in the western states. She supports Shell’s new business opportunities and potential future investments as an internal expert on regional carbon policies. As a CSULB Chemical Engineering graduate, Debbie began her career at the ARCO Refinery in Carson, California. She then moved to Houston to provide technical support for a wide variety of refineries while working for Akzo Nobel. After 6 years in Houston Debbie returned to California joining Shell Catalysts & Technologies’ sales group. Through various commercial and leadership assignments she has had the opportunity to lead teams of technical experts and sales executives while negotiating with a variety of national and international oil companies.
Debbie is married with two sons – both in college studying engineering. She is passionate about education and currently sits on the board of De La Salle High School, Concord and has volunteered as a math/science tutor at the school. She is an active supporter of Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School in Oakland that prepares students from historically underserved communities to succeed in college. Teaching was always a dream job, and she has been fortunate to guest lecture for the Executive MBA program at Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga.
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