Welcome to our new team members!
As thermal networks expand, so has HEET’s team. We’re thrilled to welcome three new members: Archana Dayalu, Scientist; Leyla Dincer, Operations Fellow; and Caesar Garduno, Policy Fellow.
Archana Dayalu, Scientist: Archana officially joined the HEET science team in November 2025. But she has been a beloved volunteer for far longer, including key work on the Chemistry in the Kitchen Study and more recently mapping the thermal energy of the Boston Harbor over time. In her new role she is currently analyzing data for the 2026 Colorado Geothermal Market Assessment, contributing to a road map on how to include GENs in Massachusetts’ net-zero trajectory, and continuing the work of synthesizing data to quantify thermal resources in Massachusetts. Archana received her PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University in 2017, with a focus on land-atmosphere exchange of carbon dioxide. Before joining HEET, she worked in the R&D division of a private company where she worked on a variety of projects from air quality assessments to carbon cycle science. Archana describes herself as a versatile “science-with-a-purpose” researcher who is passionate about using her quantitative skills for societal progress.
Leyla Dincer, Operations Fellow: Leyla comes to HEET with a background in social services and public health. Her previous work as a medical case manager at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program and as a facilitator of research partnerships at the BU School of Public Health shaped her passion for supporting nonprofits in delivering on their missions. While new to the geothermal world, Leyla is motivated by work that improves health. She is excited to support HEET in its mission to facilitate the gas to geothermal energy transition in order to improve the health of our planet and its occupants.
Caesar Garduno, Policy Fellow: Caesar joins HEET as a policy fellow with a passion for a just transition towards decarbonization. His experience spans multiple levels of government and the nonprofit sector, where he has worked at the intersection of environmental justice, community engagement, and circular economy policy. Prior to moving to the Northeast, his time in Colorado illuminated the benefits of geothermal projects and how they are a vital path for sustainable innovation. He is now energized to help advance HEET's vision of a clean, equitable thermal energy transition. He is committed to bridging data-informed analysis with authentic community voice to drive meaningful policy change. In his free time, he enjoys appreciating nature with his friends. He hopes to leave ecosystems and our planet in a healthier state for current and future generations.
