Title: Geologist
Company: El Dorado County
Location: Garden Valley, California, United States
Brandon Badeker, geologist with El Dorado County, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Scientists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in geology.
Mr. Badeker’s career is marked by diverse roles and a profound dedication to the field. He embarked on his journey after earning a Bachelor of Science in geology and earth science from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2000. He has served in various capacities throughout his career, including as a geologist at El Dorado County from 2023 and at the Bureau of Land Management from 2021 to 2023. His leadership role as the director of Youth in Earth Science from 2018 to 2021 underscores his commitment to STEM education. Additionally, he has contributed significantly as an engineering geologist at the California Department of Conservation from 2014 to 2018 and at CalTrans from 2007 to 2014.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Badeker founded a nonprofit under the El Dorado Community Foundation aimed at environmental awareness. His success is driven by an unwavering pursuit of excellence and continuous learning. Inspired by the philosophy of Steve Jobs, he believes in constantly pushing boundaries. Looking forward, he aims to continue his work in monitoring and mapping underground mines while also relaunching his nonprofit in Montana to inspire environmental stewardship. Mr. Badeker’s advice to aspiring geoscientists is to maintain a hunger for knowledge and to seize every opportunity for growth.
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