The course has 2 instructors:

The first one has nearly 30 years of experience in the energy and mining industries, including 20 years with Shell in global exploration and development roles. She has held both technical and leadership positions, serving as Operations Geology Subject Matter Expert and Global Learning Development Leader for Exploration. She holds an M.S. from Colorado School of Mines and a B.A. in Economics and Geology from Lawrence University. Lisa currently serves as Senior Energy Advisor for Crescat Capital, consultant, instructor, and project manager for a WWF reforestation initiative in Borneo.

The 2nd instructor has over 30 years of experience in the oil industry with Shell and as an independent consultant, working across production, research, exploration, and acquisitions in multiple countries. She has contributed to over a hundred wells, developed reservoir models, and led multidisciplinary offshore drilling projects. She emphasizes efficient, outcome-focused work while balancing geological understanding with cost and effort. She is a strong advocate for subsurface safety, having led safety initiatives, implemented standards, and contributed to emergency management and staff development. Sarah also has extensive teaching and mentoring experience, delivering training within Shell and beyond. She holds a PhD from Oxford University, an MBA, and a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge.