Sarah Tsoflias joins JASCO Applied Sciences (USA) Inc. as Managing Director, US Operations
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December 2023 – JASCO Applied Sciences (USA) Inc. welcomes new Managing Director, Sarah Tsoflias.
With over 20 years’ experience in the offshore energy industry, Ms. Tsoflias brings considerable experience in understanding and working with government agencies, partnering with diverse stakeholders, and navigating complex environmental regulations. She is highly skilled in areas such as regulatory advocacy, scientific project management, and environmental risk assessment.
Prior to joining JASCO, Ms. Tsoflias spent 10 years at Chevron where, among various roles, she was responsible for managing environmental regulatory issues and engaging with government agencies and stakeholders. Earlier she worked at the International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC; now EnerGeo Alliance) where she was responsible for communication and engagement with government agencies and industry stakeholders, and management of scientific research. At the outset of her professional career, Ms. Tsoflias managed scientific research at the Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service (MMS; now BOEM) and developed regulatory documents regarding the potential effects of oil and gas activities on marine life.
Ms. Tsoflias holds a M.S. in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in Geology and Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She has authored several papers and given numerous presentations at global conferences and meetings on the potential impacts of sound on the marine environment.
“Having known and worked with Sarah over many years, we at JASCO are delighted to finally have her join our team. She will strengthen our overall management team as we continue to grow our service offerings and capacity to support US offshore wind.”
“JASCO (USA) has grown rapidly over the past few years and has taken on larger projects. We are positioned to continue our growth and were looking for someone with industry knowledge, experience, and skill to lead us in this next phase. Sarah is ideal and I am thrilled that she has taken up our banner.”
About JASCO Applied Sciences
JASCO Applied Sciences is a world leader in the science of underwater sound and its effects on marine life. JASCO is Canadian company, founded in Victoria in 1981, with subsidiaries in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. We provide support for all stages of environmental reviews and assessments of underwater sound for the renewable energy, oil and gas, marine construction, shipping, and defence sectors. We design, develop, and manufacture state-of-the-art oceanographic data acquisition systems to meet project demands for quality, endurance, reliability, and performance. We enable our clients to satisfy regulatory requirements by providing scientifically defensible assessments of their projects to government regulators and the public. For more information, visit www.jasco.com.
