Our Team

Former Vice President Al Gore is the cofounder and chairman of Generation Investment Management, and the founder and chairman of The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit devoted to solving the climate crisis. The Soil Inventory Project was incubated on Mr. Gore's Caney Fork Farms in Carthage, TN. It continues to be an important landscape for TSIP to test new hardware, protocols and develop important research about climate-smart land management.

Dr. Covey is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Skidmore College. His core research focuses on quantifying the flux of greenhouse gases from terrestrial ecosystems and building solutions for managing landscapes for climate benefit. While a Postdoc and Lecturer at Yale's School of The Environment, Dr. Covey co-founded Quick Carbon, a rapid soil carbon assessment and set of tools that has informed the development of The Soil Inventory Project's (TSIP) solution. Dr. Covey and his students developed the system for distributed, producer-led soil sampling.

Dr Basso is the Michigan State University Foundation Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Basso was recently elected Fellow by the American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his contributions to the field of agronomy, with particular reference to quantitative modeling and the application of precision technologies in modern cropping systems.

Kelsey (she/her) leads research and technology operations to transform environmental data into actionable resources that advance sustainable practices and nature-based climate solutions. With a strong foundation in soil science research, she oversees organizational growth while maintaining scientific integrity in TSIP's work. Her role includes guiding data infrastructure development and managing cross-functional teams while implementing systems to support TSIP's expansion. As a staff scientist at Skidmore College, Kelsey continues to mentor environmental science students, connecting academic research with practical applications in agricultural systems.

Sonali (she/her) oversees all organizational development, including strategy and fundraising. She manages technology and partnerships for both large-scale in-field sampling and corporate data sharing campaigns. Sonali is also an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Morgan (she/her) is a data scientist focused on building analytical tools that support data-driven land management and climate action. At TSIP, she develops automated systems for generating optimized sampling designs, geospatial analysis, and interactive reporting dashboards that transform raw data into actionable insights. Her role also includes contributing to the development, testing, and refinement of TSIP’s mobile and web applications to ensure seamless user experience and scientific accuracy. With a strong background in environmental data science and spatial analysis, Morgan brings a practical and collaborative approach to advancing TSIP’s mission.

Lowery (she/her) is a political ecologist committed to the pursuit of racial and economic justice in food systems. She has a PhD in Human Geography and Integrative Conservation from the University of Georgia and most recently was a professor for a multi-country study abroad program centered on reimagining land and labor relationships. She is responsible for the successful execution of TSIP’s grant programs as well as the expansion into new projects, focusing primarily on TSIP’s mission of data equity.

Dan (he/him) oversees TSIP's soil sampling programs and manages shipping correspondence. Dan also manages student summer soil sampling program, providing coordination between host organizations and student interns.