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Junipero, affectionately known as JRo, is located on the east side of campus, in the community of dormitories known together as Wilbur Hall. Many in-dorm activities and “off-the-farm” events are planned throughout the year for both intellectual and recreational purposes.

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How Did Junipero Get Its Name?

Junipero is the Spanish word for the Juniper tree. Wilbur Hall, where Junipero is located, is named for Ray Lyman Wilbur, a Stanford alumnus, who served as Dean of the Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University President (1916-1943), and U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Junipero is one of several dormitory names referencing natural features, in honor of Dr. Wilbur’s love of nature. 

Resident Fellow (2023-2024)

Photograph of Junipero Resident Fellow.

Dr. Holmes Hummel is the first Managing Director for Energy Equity and Just Transition at Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy. Holmes is also the co-founder of multiple courses at Stanford, including Quest for an Inclusive Clean Energy Economy and Racial Equity in Energy. In addition, Holmes is a regular guest in the special orientation for incoming graduate students in the Energy@Stanford & SLAC program and students at all levels in Stanford's foundational course, Understand Energy

Over the past two decades, Holmes has worked at the intersection of energy policy, technology, and finance through positions in academia, private sector, public policy, and civil society organizations. These adventures in energy first began in the mid-90s when Holmes co-led a college team to develop a solar powered battery-electric car, designed as a super-efficient experimental vehicle to race across the country with cars built by other college teams. Many of the related innovations demonstrated in that race are now commercial in mass production, real-life energy revolutions!

Later, as a Congressional Science Fellow, Holmes worked on developing federal energy policy in the office of a national leader on clean energy, Jay Islee, and was subsequently appointed to serve as the Senior Policy Advisor in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Policy & International Affairs for the first term of the Obama Administration. Most recently, Holmes founded Clean Energy Works, an award-winning public interest organization with expertise in inclusive financial solutions that can accelerate investment in the clean energy economy for all.

Holmes is a three-time graduate from Stanford, starting with an individually designed major in energy engineering as an undergraduate - back when the University offered no such degree.  Holmes was also the first graduate in the initial cohort of PhD candidates admitted to the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, focusing on global energy transition scenarios for 100% clean energy. Now there are multiple paths for majors, minors, certificates and more!

As the founding Resident Fellow in the Explore Energy House, Holmes is eager to create more space for emergent leaders with interests in an inclusive clean energy economy and to ensure Explore Energy House is a place where all residents can thrive.  Joining Holmes in the adventure as founding Resident Fellow at the Explore Energy House is Ren Essene, a leader in a federal agency focused on consumer protection, and our beloved dog, Jameson.  

Resident Fellows (2024-2025)

Cynthia is a Senior Lecturer in the Computer Science Department. Her research includes technology's impact on society, equity in computer science education, AI/machine learning, and supercomputer design. She is on leave from Stanford for the 2023-24 school year and is in Washington, DC serving as a senior advisor on AI and technology policy in the United States Senate. Cynthia grew up in San Jose and went to school at UC San Diego.

Racine is a user experience and interaction designer who has worked at companies like Google, Uber, Ernst & Young, and a fintech startup she founded. She's a former D1 college basketball player at the University of Central Florida and a current avid surfer.

Cynthia and Racine have a cat named Peach and a dog named Blossom. They love to explore the outdoors and build community through cooking.

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Explore Energy (Theme)

A vibrant residential community and living laboratory that expands energy and sustainability education through interdisciplinary dialogue, exploration, and action. A home for people passionate about making a difference! Junipero currently hosts the Explore Energy House. However, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, the Explore Energy House will be located in Potter.

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Junipero is located in...

Sequoia

Arroyo, Cedro, Junipero, Kappa Alpha Theta, Okada, Robert Moore South (BOB), Terra, ZAP, and apartments in Mirrielees and Duan.

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For more information about Wilbur East residences visit the Residential & Dining Enterprises website.