SETI Institute
Daniel Smith-Kirkham currently serves as the Sr. Grants Administrator at the SETI Institute, a position held since August 2022. Prior to this role, Daniel accumulated extensive experience at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation from October 2018 to January 2022, advancing through various positions related to grants. Previous work experience includes roles as a Line Cook at Butcher’s Kitchen CHAR-B-QUE, an MSW Intern at the Louisiana Public Health Institute, and a Direct Support Professional at Hope Healthcare Services. Daniel began professional pursuits as an Adoption Specialist at the Nevada Humane Society. Academically, Daniel holds a Masters of Social Work in Social Policy Research and a Graduate Certificate in Global Social Work from Tulane University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a focus on Cognitive and Behavioral studies from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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SETI Institute
The SETI Institute is a non-profit research organization, located in the Silicon Valley close to the NASA Ames Research Center. Our mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe and share that knowledge with the world. The SETI Institute is committed to respecting values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) and creating and maintaining a positive and nurturing work environment that promotes mutual respect, trust, fairness, and objectivity. We strive to provide professional and personal growth to every individual regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. As a group of talented scientists, engineers, educators, and professionals, it is our belief that a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace is critical to accomplishing the Institute’s mission, and ensuring that we follow our values and principles.