Climate Portfolio Manager, Emerson Collective

Amanda is a Climate Portfolio Manager at the Emerson Collective where she leads philanthropic investments at the intersection of climate and community empowerment. She previously led growth strategy for a Silicon Valley agriculture technology company and helped start a solar energy company in Nepal. Amanda is an avid plant-based chef and loves exchanging recipes.

Managing Director, S2E Technologies (US) Inc.

Ashley Hammerbacher is the Managing Director for S2E Technologies (US) Inc. where she leads the development of sustainable communities and buildings. Ashley particularly enjoys the challenge of transforming the building industry's perspective on what immediate changes are possible to create a net-zero building stock. Ashley loves to run and ski (especially back home in Canada), but also loves to laze around inside reading sci-fi, romance, and fantasy novels.

Principal Product Manager, Grid Innovation, Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Bennett is the program lead for PG&E’s Remote Grid Initiative, creating a new type of utility service through Standalone Power Systems using hybrid renewable microgrid technology. Bennett also takes risks on stage as an improviser and in the mountains on rock and snow.

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Energy Products Engineering, Tesla

C. Barker Carlock is a Sr. Technical Program Manager for Tesla's Energy Product Engineering team where he helps oversee the industrial storage battery programs. His passion for building equitable energy ecosystems drives his career ambitions, which are focused on ensuring emerging markets have access to the clean energy they need to grow sustainably. Barker also serves as a board member to A Home Within, an organization that provides a platform for mental health services to the beautiful lives in foster care. When not working, you might find Barker spending quality time with friends in the great outdoors, working with his hands to create something new, or enjoying a meal with his patient, loving partner.

Associate, McGuireWoods

Caroline Jo focuses her practice on advising project developers, sponsors, investors, and financiers in all aspects of the development, financing, and acquisition, and sale of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. She's lived in eight countries on four continents and has left the Bay Area twice, only to move back for the third time because she couldn't stay away from both the weather and the great density of incredible folks working in clean energy.

Associate Director, Samuel Lawrence Foundation

Chelsi Sparti is the associate director of Samuel Lawrence Foundation where she advances positive social change on environmental and energy issues. She is Indigenous, of the Wintu tribe in Northern California. Chelsi is an incoming master's student at Cal Berkeley's Energy and Resources Group. She spends her free time exploring trails and scuba diving.

Senior Energy Analytics Engineer, Hanwha Q Cells North America

Dakota is a Senior Energy Analytics Engineer for Hanwha Q Cells North America where he designs energy storage + solar projects for C&I applications and does product management for internal analytics platforms. Dakota is also a Board Director and Community Engagement Lead for the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL), a non-profit where he works to build a pipeline for AANHPIs in public service. In his spare time, Dakota enjoys practicing kendo, taiko, capoeira, mixing music, or going on foraging + backpacking trips to source ingredients for monthly pop-ups out of his kitchen.

Contract Specialist, Wärtsilä Energy

Davita is a contract specialist for Wärtsilä's Energy Storage and Optimization group, where she specializes in lifecycle services for grid-scale battery energy storage systems. Previously she worked in proposal management for standalone, hybrid, and microgrid battery storage applications. Davita enjoys downhill skiing and recently began fostering elderly dogs.

Sales Director, Voltus

Diana is a Sales Director at Voltus where she helps C&I energy users maximize the value of their operational flexibility and manages ongoing demand response customer relationships, across new U.S. markets. She is an avid skier, road cyclist, and general outdoor enthusiast. Diana loves food and spent a not-insignificant amount of time during COVID honing her pasta-making skills. She is passionate about grid edge technologies that promote the clean energy transition and excited to learn from her fellowship cohort as well as the broader CELI community.

MBA Candidate, Kelley School of Business

Divya is a chemical engineer. She has worked as a process engineer in the oil and petrochemical industry designing different units of the plant. Passionate about moving into greener avenues of the industry she switched to applications of membranes and absorbents for reduced carbon emissions. She is currently pursuing her MBA from Kelley School of Business to fortify her grounding in strategy and business development in clean energy.

Divya loves classical music and is professionally trained in Indian Carnatic music. Incorporating yoga into her life was the best thing she did during the pandemic and hopes to be able to do a headstand someday.

Senior Program Operations Analyst, Stem Inc

Eleanor Adachi is a Senior Program Operations Analyst at Stem Inc, where she manages performance reporting to external stakeholders and supports energy storage system operations in demand response and performance-based incentive programs. Prior to Stem, she worked on resource adequacy at PG&E and developed solar projects for nonprofits and low-income communities at Resonant Energy. Eleanor holds degrees in engineering science and physics from Smith College. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, and getting creative in the kitchen.

Midmarket Account Executive, Aurora Solar

Elliot Goldstein is a 'Solarcoaster' veteran and an Account Executive at Aurora Solar. At Aurora Solar, he partners with growth stage solar contractors around the world to improve their design and sales processes by leveraging the Aurora platform. When he's not talking about the future of distributed solar and storage you can find him saying weird lines at Bay Area improv events or cycling in the East Bay hills. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic Geography from the University of California, Berkeley, and has served as a Climate Corps Bay Area Fellow and volunteer with GRID Alternatives to install solar around the Bay Area.

Market Intelligence and Insights Manager, Karius

Ethel is a Market Intelligence and Insights Manager at Karius, where she focuses on developing a deep understanding of customers' needs and experiences to inform strategy and drive scale. Ethel is interested in applying her experience bringing new technologies to market in the climate tech space, particularly for novel approaches to carbon management and removal. Ethel is based in Oakland, CA, where she is an avid runner, hiker, and Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) enthusiast. Ethel received her MBA and MPH from UC Berkeley and BA in Biological Sciences from the University of Chicago.

Energy Engineer, DNV

Frank-Eric is an energy engineer for DNV, where he does technical reviews of customers' energy efficiency applications, including calculation of energy savings and verification of equipment specifications to issue incentives from the state’s energy efficiency fund.

Outreach and Construction Solar Corps Fellow, GRID Alternatives

Garrison is the Construction and Outreach Solar Corps Fellow for GRID Alternatives in Willits, CA, where he installs solar for Native American Tribes and assists them in organizing projects on their reservation. Garrison enjoys camping and going on road trips whenever possible. Following CELI, he will be attending the University of Delaware to pursue his Master’s in International Business.

Policy Analyst / Coordinator - Energy & Environment, Silicon Valley Leadership Group

Govinda is a Policy Coordinator / Analyst for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group where he analyzes energy- and environment-related legislations, regulations, and frameworks for member companies. He is a Fulbright Scholar and has worked for project developers/investors in various roles across South Asia and Africa before arriving here. A trail to hike, a place to camp, and a bike to ride are all he needs in life!

Hardware Product Manager

Grace is a hardware product manager at Gradient, a startup recently spun out of Otherlab and Cyclotron Road. She works on lowering the barriers to installing high-efficiency, retrofit heat pumps. Previously, Grace worked at Plume Labs, an air pollution tracking startup in Paris, and NASA Goddard and JPL. Outside of work, you can either find her hiking in the mountains or foraging for uni along the coast. 

Associate, Macquarie

Hans is a Principal Investor with the Macquarie Group focused on Renewables and Energy Technology. He worked on transactions as a principal investor deploying over $4bn of equity capital into the Energy Transition space over the past 5 years. He is currently focused on mobility and distributed energy. Hans is an avid skier, tennis player, and angel investor.

Vice President, Generate Capital

Jason is a Vice President at Generate Capital where he focuses on capital markets activities. Jason is an avid traveler who has traveled to over 25 countries and looks forward to traveling again in the near future.

Senior Manager, Product Development, Fluence

Jillian Burgoyne is based in Berkeley, California, where she currently works as a Senior Manager of Product Development at Fluence. She has seven years of experience working in the energy industry, including in large thermal generation manufacturing and engineering, and battery energy storage. In her current role, Jillian specializes in utility-scale battery energy storage, and she is responsible for bringing new product lines to market. Even as a child, Jillian was passionate about sustainability: constantly rummaging through her parents’ recycling bins to turn soup cans and tissue boxes into something useful. In her free time, Jillian enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, and hiking with her husky, Hatchi.

Environmental Designer, Atelier Ten

Jimmy is an Environmental Designer at Atelier Ten, where she aligns her passion for climate resilience, decarbonization, and a just energy transition with her day-to-day work on high-performance buildings and master planning. She served on the City of Berkeley Energy Commission from 2020-2021, representing District 3. On the weekend, you'll find her hiking the Oakland hills or biking between East Bay pizza spots (always looking for new recommendations!).

Research Associate, Building Decarbonization Coalition and Associate Instructor, UC Davis

Kristin George Bagdanov is an associate at the Building Decarbonization Coalition, where she helps consumers learn about the benefits of building electrification and supports communities that are working to pass electrification reach codes. She holds an MFA in creative writing and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Davis, where she researches and writes about the relationship between energy transitions, cultural production, and social movements in the U.S. and teaches courses on environmental literature. When she's not working, you can find her writing, publishing, editing, and reading poetry, or working with her local Sacramento community to advocate for equitable climate change solutions. More here: kristingeorgebagdanov.com


Program Associate, Fossil Fuels, Energy Foundation

Manuel is a Program Associate, Fossil Fuels for the Energy Foundation where he supports national strategies for reducing the use of fossil fuels in the electricity sector. His professional interests exist at the intersection of clean energy, urban sustainability, and environmental justice. Manuel has lived on three continents and completed his Master's degree in Paris. During his free time, he enjoys photography and reading Latin American fiction.

Senior Project Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Mariana Sierra is a Sr. Project Manager for PG&E where she has worked for over 16 years and manages capital infrastructure projects. She is an avid cyclist and has completed the AIDS Life Cycle ride, a 545-mile bike ride from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Sales Analyst, US Utility, Nextracker Inc.

Melina is a Sales Analyst at Nextracker, where she project manages utility-scale tracker projects from initial RFP to contract negotiation and execution, working closely with various solar developers and EPCs in the US. She is also a VP of Community at YPE SF Bay Area, leading the creation and launch of their inaugural Scholarship Program this year. Melina is an identical twin and was born in Lima, Peru, but has called the Bay Area home since moving to CA at 7 years old.

Regulatory Analyst, California Public Utilities Commission

Dr. Michelle Thompson works at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as a regulatory analyst working on demand response. Michelle holds a doctorate in Environmental Science & Engineering from UCLA, a master’s in public administration in Environmental Science & Policy from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), and a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from UCLA. Over the past five years, Michelle has collaborated on water-energy projects with scientists, government agencies, and stakeholders in over 15 different countries.

Policy Counsel, Embark Trucks

Monika is the Policy Counsel for Embark Trucks, an autonomous long-haul trucking company, where she serves in-house counsel functions and advocates for state and federal policies that support the deployment of autonomous trucking. She loves all things racing, from rowing to Formula 1.

Programs Specialist, Peninsula Clean Energy

Peter Ambiel is a Programs Specialist at Peninsula Clean Energy where he manages electric vehicle charging infrastructure programs focused on increasing charging accessibility for San Mateo County residents. He is interested in electrification impacts to distribution infrastructure, new financing vehicles for climate infrastructure, improving implementation of large-scale infrastructure programs, and increasing equity and access to the energy transition. Peter enjoys long days on a bike or a trail with friends, weekend mornings watching the English Premier League, and was voted "Most Likely to Host a Late Night Talk Show" in high school.

Sustainable Housing Policy and Program Manager, California Housing Partnership

Srinidhi Sampath Kumar is the Sustainable Housing Policy and Program Manager at the California Housing Partnership, where she leads statewide policy efforts at the intersection of multifamily affordable housing and building decarbonization. When she is not advocating for equitable building decarbonization policies, she loves making dog treats, going on long hikes, and reading feminist sci-fi authors.

Co-founder, Business & Operations, ElectricFish

Vince Wong is a co-founder at ElectricFish where he leads business and operations. Vince loves hiking in the great outdoors, plans to become a proud cat dad soon, and makes a mean lasagna. He lives in the Bay Area now but grew up around Philly and New York, and pines for the next time he can have an authentic cheesesteak and bagel.

Business Development Manager, Marubeni Power International, Inc.

Yuko Masuda is the Business Development Manager for Marubeni, a 160-year old Japanese conglomerate. Hiking and camping enthusiast who had fun showing off her climbing skill at 100m wind turbine. As an opening member of the innovation hub at Silicon Valley, she runs tech scouting to match startups with corporate's global power business portfolio.

SOMAH Technical Specialist, GRID Alternatives

Zara Jamshed (they/them) is a Technical Assistance Specialist with California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program at GRID Alternatives working to bring the economic and environmental benefits of solar energy to the state’s low-income renters. They are an engineer, GIS enthusiast, and peer-to-peer social justice educator. Zara is currently working on their debut full-length poetry collection.

Transmission Manager, Ørsted

Aasawari (Ash) is a Transmission Manager for Ørsted Onshore where she works on making sure new and existing renewable energy projects gets built in time and at low cost through the ever-changing and complicated transmission and interconnection process for different US markets. When she is not solving transmission and congestion issues, you can always find her outdoors -either hiking, running or enjoying some tacos with beer. A big time foodie and an ardent explorer, she has hiked through 40 of the 62 national parks in the last four years and can't start her day without a nice cup of Indian chai.

Post-Doctoral Appointee at Argonne National Laboratory

Alon Chapovetsky is a post-doctoral appointee at Argonne National Laboratory where he researches and develops novel catalysts for the conversion of crude-oil products to useful commodities. Alon immigrated to the SF Bay Area from Israel when he was 13 years old and has made his way down the California coast for his bachelors (UCSB) and PhD (USC) before moving to Chicago, IL. In his free time, he enjoys reading, Marvel movies, and solving the New York Times crossword puzzle.

Project Manager at Erthe Energy Solutions

Anna Selgert is a Project Manager with Erthe Energy Solutions where she develops and deploys creative solutions for utility energy efficiency programs. Anna's most recent hobby is going disc golfing with her dog Albus (yes, he is named after Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter).

Senior Associate, Decentralized Energy at BloombergNEF

Annabel is a Senior Associate for BloombergNEF where she leads research on distributed energy and demand-side flexibility in power systems across the world -- including the U.S., Latin America, China, India, Australia, and Europe. She studied molecular biology and economics and has previous experience in competition and utility regulation. Hailing from Australia, Annabel loves to do anything on, in, or near the water!

Design Manager, StraightUp Solar

Chirag helps StraightUp Solar in enhancing the economic, environmental, energy, & emotional security by inspiring a solar tribe to create a sustainable world. As a design manager, he enjoys the art and science of solar energy. When not doing solar-related work, he can usually be found hiking, networking, meditating, or buried in energy, business, or spiritual book.

Senior Energy Consultant, Sargent & Lundy

Christian is a senior consultant with Sargent & Lundy where he provides technical advice and independent/owner’s engineering to utilities, developers, IPPs, and financial institutions working on renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and energy storage. In the past nine years, he has also worked on energy resilience, grid reliability, grid infrastructure, and renewable energy projects across the US. Christian is a native of Ecuador. He enjoys dancing and playing soccer. He recently earned his open water certification to scuba dive with bull sharks.

Senior Proposal Analyst, ENGIE North America

Connor is the Business Development Analyst for ENGIE North America’s Distributed Renewables business where he vets incoming opportunities and prepares onsite solar + storage proposals for C&I customers nationwide. Connor is originally from St. Louis, loves sports, anything outdoors, and is a huge music nerd who very much misses concerts. Hopefully, you’ll find him at one soon (you’ll spot him as that tall guy that you’d be annoyed standing behind).

Regulatory Analyst at ITC Holdings Corp.

Davis Strobridge is a Regulatory Analyst for ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States, where he works on federal energy regulatory policy and strategy. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business in Detroit, Michigan. In his free time, you can usually find Davis hanging out in Downtown Detroit or in Northern Michigan enjoying the beautiful lakes, golf courses, and scenery that the "mitten state" has to offer.

Senior Program Specialist at Argonne National Laboratory - Chain Reaction Innovations

Deena is the Senior Program Specialist for Chain Reaction Innovations at Argonne National Laboratory where she works closely with early-stage start-ups in the Clean Energy sector to provide business guidance while they work at Argonne to de-risk their technologies in preparation for launch to market. Deena loves to be outdoors hiking, biking, and kayaking, and is passionate about preserving natural resources for the generations of the future. Deena loves to travel and experience life while learning about local cultures and traditions; she can't wait to start traveling again when it's safe!

Data Engineer, Generate Capital

Derek is a Data Engineer for Generate Capital where he is leading the development of their data infrastructure to support the rapid growth of the investment portfolio. Derek is an avid consumer of #CleanEnergy Twitter and other industry books/blogs and is specifically interested in the use of data and technology to accelerate the deployment of sustainable infrastructure. Outside of work, despite his sports career being cut short by a severe lack of athleticism, Derek still enjoys basketball, pickleball, golf, kickball, and plenty of other games.

Product Analytics Leader, GE Renewable Energy

Elizabeth Chu is a Product Analytics leader in the Onshore Wind Product Strategy group at GE Renewable Energy. In this role, she integrates and analyzes product and market data to inform business strategy in North America. Previously, Elizabeth was a member of GE's Edison Engineering Development Program. She holds a Bachelors in Energy Engineering from UC Berkeley and a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech.

Head of Strategy, Climate Cabinet

Emma Fisher is Head of Strategy for Climate Cabinet - making local climate policy resources actionable for key players - and helping down-ballot political candidates run, win, and legislate on the climate crisis. In her free time, you'll find Emma curled up with a book or getting lost on a long run.

Senior Consultant, West Monroe Partners

Fionna is a Senior Consultant at West Monroe Partners where she supports clients through organizational change management on transformational technology projects, in addition to leading the firm's sustainability initiatives. She also volunteers with Citizens' Climate Lobby as a co-liaison for the Illinois 5th District. When Fionna is not thinking about the intersection of behavior change and climate change solutions, you can find her enjoying the outdoors or in the boxing gym. She is also an avid music fan, and can't wait to safely enjoy live music again out in the world.

Senior Research Associate, Paulson Institute

Ilaria is the senior research associate for Macropolo, the Paulson Institute's in-house think tank. Her work focuses on the global implications of climate and tech policy in China and other countries including the US and the EU. She holds a Ph.D. from the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University and she wrote her dissertation on local government Electric Vehicle promotion policy in China. She aspires to become a better birder and loves biking.

Portfolio Management Senior Analyst, RWE Renewables Americas, LLC

Ingrid is a Senior Analyst for RWE Renewables Americas where she manages relationships with tax equity investors and joint venture partners invested in wind and solar projects around the US. Born and raised in Spain, Ingrid enjoys watching Lionel Messi play every weekend with the Barcelona Football Club. In her free time, she enjoys hiking in national parks and dancing whenever a good song comes on.

FP&A Associate, Generate

Jack is an associate at Generate, where he works on FP&A covering the company's investment reporting and forecasting. Prior to Generate, Jack worked at Invenergy as an asset manager for natural gas and wind projects, and later on Invenergy's development team where he was responsible for the creation of wind, solar, and storage pricing models. When not working in energy, Jack volunteers as treasurer for the Chicago chapter of the Sunrise Movement and is an avid cyclist.

Senior Associate, High Alpha Innovation

As a Senior Associate at High Alpha Innovation, John leads problem investigation and solution design with the goal of building new startups in partnership with scaled organizations. Before joining a corporate venture studio, he invested in Seed and Series A startups at High Alpha Capital. John began his career in the Notre Dame Investment Office. He is passionate about the future of his home city, South Bend, IN, and can be found appreciating its weather with friends.

Equitable Engagement Manager, Kim Lundgren Associates

Julia Masters is the Equitable Engagement Manager for Kim Lundgren Associates, where she supports municipalities' climate action and resilience planning. Julia is an avid runner, lover of Lake Michigan, and is fighting for climate justice through the Green New Deal.

Staff Attorney, Environmental Law and Policy Center

Justin is a staff attorney for the Environmental Law & Policy Center where he works on a variety of energy and environmental matters. Justin is obsessed with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and plays and designs board games in his spare time.

Community Leader, Lake County United

Kathryn Lucas is a Community Leader for Lake County United where she works to build support and secure funding for green building certified affordable housing in Lake County. She is also a member of the Illinois Environmental Council and assists with citizen lobbying for the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).

Assistant Project Manager, GlidePath Power Solutions

Khariell is the assistant project manager for GlidePath Power Solutions where he manages and assists in the procurement and construction of developed renewable energy projects and optimization of existing renewable energy projects. Khariell is an avid motorcyclist - who prefers to spend weekends off at the race track pushing his machine to its limits.

Program Manager, CLEAResult Consulting

Leah Scull works at CLEAResult Consulting as a Program Manager for ComEd's Emerging Technologies initiative where she is responsible for helping the utility identify and test new energy savings opportunities through the implementation of energy efficiency pilots and research projects. Prior to joining CLEAResult, Leah was a Senior Policy Associate with the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance where she was responsible for analyzing and advancing pro-clean energy legislation throughout the Midwest while working with key stakeholders to inform and improve policy design. Previously, Leah worked in Washington, DC as an Energy Analyst for the marine conservation nonprofit Oceana. In her free time, Leah enjoys cooking, traveling, watching documentaries, and playing the banjo.

Associate - Project Delivery Manager, SHoP Architects

Lou Wright, RA is an architect specializing in high-performance building enclosures and next-generation design technology at SHoP Architects. His background in environmental science and current work on energy-saving facades has inspired him to learn more about the clean energy industry. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, fixing things, playing music, and spending time with his wife and his dog Hank Williams.

Ship’s Officer, U.S. Navy - Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL

Lucas is a Ship's Officer at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL where he manages the training and indoctrination of 40,000 recruits annually joining the U.S. Navy from across the country. He was formerly a Nuclear Submarine Officer on the USS Tucson based out of Pearl Harbor, HI. Lucas is an avid hiker, consumer of Malcolm Gladwell books, and an aspiring (amateur) vegan chef.

Senior Project Manager, Elevate

Maria Cecilia Quiñones Peña (she/her/ella) is a Senior Project Manager at Elevate, where she focuses on creating equitable solutions to climate change that provide healthy, safe, and affordable homes for everyone.

Policy Manager, Midwest Clean Efficiency Alliance

Reine Rambert is a Policy Manager for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance where she works to promote energy efficiency, energy equity, and sustainable economic development throughout a 13-state Midwest footprint. She works on education and advocacy efforts, as well as thought leadership and research activities on emerging issues in clean energy. She is passionate about the geopolitics of energy, film, and theater, the outdoors, iced coffee, and last but not least, her family.

Associate, Inerjys Ventures

Maya Hassa is the Associate for Inerjys Ventures, a climate tech VC practicing hands-on investing to scale early-stage companies helping to accelerate the energy transition. Maya is responsible for investment sourcing and due diligence for venture-stage technologies across many industry verticals, including clean energy, the built environment, mobility, and agriculture; as well as regular impact measurement and reporting, market analysis, and communicating with investors. Aside from technical deep dives, Maya loves getting lost in music as a DJ and editor for Also Cool Magazine.

Senior Analyst, Exelon Corporation

Pranav Rai is a Sr. Analyst at Exelon, where he works on creating new products and services. Pranav is committed to solving climate change issues by leveraging new technologies to build the next generation of businesses. Outside of work, Pranav enjoys soccer, poker, and spending time in nature.

Research & Policy Analyst at City of Chicago

Samira Hanessian is the Research and Policy Analyst for the Chicago City Council's Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy. She primarily manages the Committee's day-to-day operations, legislative agenda, land-use planning, and internship program. Samira is passionate about low- and zero-waste solutions and is imperfectly exploring new ways to modify her lifestyle. She recently eliminated plastic from her hair care routine.

Associate, Rocky Mountain Institute

Shashwat is an Associate at Rocky Mountain Institute where he works on policy advisory research into RE integration and flexibility needs for the electricity grid of the future. He pivoted from a career in the oil and gas industry to clean energy and is excited to contribute to solving the energy transition puzzle. When he is not working, Shashwat likes to hike and delve into a good history book.

Energy Justice Research Associate, Union of Concerned Scientists

Sital Sathia is an Energy Justice Research Associate for the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. In her role, she assists with research and analysis to advance understanding of equity and justice as they are interconnected to energy technologies, policies; with a particular interest in integrating qualitative data to shape analysis and policy. Sital is an avid Marvel Cinematic Universe fan.

Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy, Meritor., Inc

Snehal is a Senior Analyst working in the Corporate Strategy at Meritor Inc. where she works with different business units to align the electrification goals of the company. She is passionate about advancing clean mobility and is hopeful of accelerating the drive to a cleaner and greener automotive sector. Snehal loves to explore new places, cultures and meeting new people. In her free time, she is usually reading, dancing, practicing yoga, and exercising or watching movies.

Head of Marketing, Camus Energy

Steven Brisley is the Head of Marketing for Camus Energy, where he helps electric utilities (especially rural co-ops and mid-size munis) discover the benefits of Camus' grid management software. Steven is a native Hoosier, lover of all things outdoors, and a novice mountaineer. He graduated from UC Berkeley's MBA program earlier this year before returning home to Chicago with his partner Will.

MPP Candidate, University of Chicago

Sylvie is an MPP Candidate at the University of Chicago Harris School for Public Policy where she is pursuing Energy and Environmental Policy. Her background is rooted in economics and market regulation, having worked at the Wharton School and the US House of Representatives. While in the House, Sylvie accrued some notable accomplishments included sharing a potato with the Administrator of NASA and tripping over John Kerry.

Strategy Associate, CMS Energy

Tom Mathew is a Corporate Strategy Associate for CMS Energy where he leads long-term strategic planning and acts as an internal consultant on wide-ranging energy topics from technology, business models, and finance. Prior to CMS, Tom received his MBA from Michigan's Ross School of Business and spent 5 years in operations consulting. In his spare time, Tom enjoys working on his historic house in Detroit, MI along with his wife, and playing music.

Senior Associate at Converge Strategies

Adair Douglas is a Senior Associate at Converge Strategies. Adair executes start-to-finish virtual and in-person facilitation and strategic message development for clean energy, national security, and energy resilience projects.

Graduate Student, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Aditya is a graduate student at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) pursuing an international relations degree with a concentration in energy, resources, and the environment. With 5+ years of experience in international development including service in Peace Corps Senegal, he is passionate about expanding clean energy access to underserved populations. Over the course of his life, Aditya has had the chance to live in five countries - and hopes to live in more.

Federal Policy Manager, ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy)

Alexander is the Federal Policy Manager for ACEEE where he is responsible for leading the organization's federal policy outreach activities and defining the organization's strategic direction on national policy. He uses his legal education and experience as a former Congressional staffer to advocate for a cleaner future by advancing energy efficiency. Alexander is an avid miniature painter and board gamer and enjoys spending time with his wife, Anna, and son, Avi.

Research Director, Creative Renewable Solutions

Andres is the Research Director at Creative Renewable Solutions LLC (CRS) where he leads renewable energy market research and consulting services for clean energy developers and investment management funds. Both a computational scientist and an energy market specialist, he is committed to creating clean energy solutions through rigorous data analysis and deep industry research. Prior to joining CRS Andres worked at Avangrid Renewables where he focused on strategic planning and techno-economic modeling of renewable energy systems, battery storage, pumped hydro, and emerging technologies. Andres holds a B.Sc. in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Manager, Transaction Services, K&M Advisors

Anneliese is a Manager in the Transaction Services practice at K&M Advisors, focused on renewable energy development in emerging markets. In her role, she provides project management, financial modeling, market analysis, risk evaluation, PPP project structuring, competitive procurement advisory, and business development for international energy projects. She received her Master’s degree in Energy, Resources, and the Environment and International Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, spending her first year at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center in Nanjing, China. Anneliese enjoys running half marathons, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her dog, Schuyler.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Project Manager, Department of Energy, Water Power Technologies Office

Ashley Brooks is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Project Manager at the Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), located in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. In this role, Ashley is responsible for integrating DEI into WPTO programming and initiatives with a focus on engagement and outreach. In her spare time, Ashley is an avid equestrian and dog mom.

Senior Analyst (Principal White House Liaison, Environmental Program Budget), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Bradley (Brad) Grams (they/them) is the Principal White House Liaison for Environmental Protection Budgeting at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, where they lead the formulation of the Agency’s budget with its senior leaders, as well as The White House and Congress. Outside of the EPA, Mr. Grams is an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University, where they focus on research and program evaluation methods in the public sector and lead their Public Policy/Administration and LGBTQ+ Mentorship Programs. They are also an active volunteer at The University of Chicago’s Program on the Global Environment and Institute of Politics, supporting their justice-, equity-, diversity- and inclusion- (JEDI-) oriented, identity-based career pipeline, job coaching, and mentoring programs. They hold degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Studies from The University of Chicago (AB/SB, 2005), and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) from Northwestern University (2017).

Associate Policy Fellow, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

Christina Cilento is an Associate Policy Fellow at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), where she advances nature-based solutions to climate change in the agriculture, forestry, and land-use sectors. Prior to working at C2ES, Christina worked in Laos for three years, examining how investments in hydropower, mining, and agriculture impacted communities' livelihoods and land rights. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, jigsaw puzzles, and pretending she's on "Chopped" when she cooks.

Energy Democracy Field Coordinator, Appalachian Voices

Emily Piontek advocates for Energy Democracy in Virginia, where she works as a grassroots organizer for Appalachian Voices. She is passionate about embedding equity in our transition to a clean energy future and works to do so in part by centering communities in decision-making related to our energy system. In her free time, she can be found exploring the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest and Central Virginia, one ridge at a time.

Consultant Energy Insights, Converge Strategies

Emmanuel Anifowoshe on the Energy Insights team at DNV where he works at the intersection of policy, technology, and finance. Anifowoshe likes to stay active - lifting heavy things, attempting yoga poses, and running when DC's humidity is below 40%. Anifowoshe also enjoys literature, art, theatre, live music, and travel.

Government Affairs Manager, Dream Corps, Green For All

Harry Johnson, II, is a national government affairs leader, serial entrepreneur/fundraiser, and expert community builder. He is a North Carolina native where he studied political science at Winston-Salem State University. Harry leads Green for All’s federal government affairs work to promote wealth and health through equitable investment and innovation in clean transportation, clean energy, and jobs policies. Harry has formerly held a number of senior leadership political roles with multiple gubernatorial campaigns across the country, Hillary Clinton for President, Forward Together PAC, United States Congress, United States Senate, and Pittsburgh City Council.

Energy Data Analyst, World Bank

Hong Yang is an energy data analyst for the World Bank where she works on producing knowledge and data tools related to clean energy. She participated in producing the latest Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy report and is managing the day-to-day operation of the ENERGYDATA.INFO, an open energy data platform. Hong holds a master's degree in public policy from Georgetown University. She loves doing yoga, hiking, and cooking during her free time.

Design Project Manager, Oracle-Opower

Mia is a Project Manager for the Design Team at Opower (Oracle). Opower uses behavioral design to transform energy data into products that are clear, intuitive, and compelling. Our products fundamentally change people’s relationship with energy and have nudged them to save 29 TWh of energy to date. Mia loves to read and has a soft spot for sci-fi.

Co-Founder, Vote Climate U.S. PAC

Jake is the Co-Founder of Vote Climate U.S., a political action committee, which creates voter guides that score presidential and congressional candidates on their climate credentials. There, he leads research on its climate change voter guides, coordinates with the media, and supervises its interns. He also works as a part-time Sustainability Advisor for the IT asset disposition company, CircleIT. Jake’s previous work experiences include garnering federal funding for coastal resilience projects and working alongside former EPA career staff and confirmation-level appointees defending against efforts to undermine public health and environmental protections. In 2019, Jake received his Master’s of Public Administration concentrating on environmental policy from American University, where he was named a William K. Reilly Scholar for environmental leadership. In his free time, you can find Jake on the tennis and basketball courts or hiking the streets of Washington, D.C.

Director of Energy, Health and Climate, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

Jamal Lewis is the Director of Energy, Health, and Climate for the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, where he works to advance programs and policies that promote healthy, energy-efficient, and affordable housing. Jamal is a member of the Energy Efficiency and Housing Panel that was created by the New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, an Advisor for the Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings, and a Steering Committee member of the National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition. As a former Division I collegiate basketball player, he loves working out and playing sports. Jamal also coaches flag football for 2nd-9th grade kids and, prior to the pandemic, his 5th/6th-grade team won the league championship.

Legislative Assistant, Office of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03)

James Green is a Legislative Assistant in the Office of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) where he covers energy, environment, transportation, and innovation policy, including through the Congresswoman's work on the House Natural Resources Committee and as Chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. James enjoys traveling, long walks, tacos, and reading Politico Morning Energy (even on vacation).

Program Officer, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

Jasmine McAdams is a Program Officer with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Center for Partnerships and Innovation. She develops resources for state utility commissions on topics such as transportation electrification; carbon capture, utilization, and storage; and nuclear energy. Outside of the world of clean energy, Jasmine loves spending time near the ocean, powerlifting, bartending, and learning languages.

Energy Markets Analyst, ICF

Josh is an Energy Markets Analyst at ICF. He works as part of the company's CHP team, analyzing technological and policy developments with regards to CHP. He also analyzes market trends in both CHP and microgrid development. Josh avidly enjoys riding roller coasters, working out, and discussing the efficacy of space elevators.

Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Congressman Bobby L. Rush; Policy Coordinator, Subcommittee on Energy, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives

Jourdan M. Lewis is a Senior Policy Advisor to a member of Congress and a Policy Coordinator for a congressional committee within the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to joining the House of Representatives as staff, she was a Presidential Appointee within the Department of Energy’s Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. Ms. Lewis is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky and is a Spartan Race and mac n’ cheese enthusiast.

Director - Energy Solutions and Clean Energy, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Joyce Bodoh is the Director of Energy Solutions and Clean Energy at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. In her role, she oversees the co-op’s electric transportation programs, sustainability initiatives, and end-use energy services for members. She has over ten years of experience at REC and has had a variety of responsibilities in government and regulatory affairs, demand response, advanced metering, and customer service. Joyce holds a master’s in business administration from the College of William and Mary, and a bachelor’s degree in history and leadership and management from the University of Mary Washington.

Wind Wildlife Research Fund Manager, American Wind Wildlife Institute

Juan Botero is the Wind Wildlife Research Fund Manager at the American Wind Wildlife Institute where he collaborates with clean energy companies to support research projects aimed at expanding the ways that we avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts from wind energy development on wildlife. Juan oversees the research project solicitation and selection process and has experience facilitating conversations between the clean energy industry and the wildlife conservation community. As an immigrant from Colombia, Juan is also passionate about ways to support the international community's transition to a more just and sustainable future. Juan is a big sports fan and loves camping with his partner Katie and their dog Moody.

Global Supply Manager (co-op), Apple, Inc.

LC is the Global Supply Manager at Apple, where she navigates through industry-wide supply and logistics challenges. Before joining Apple, LC worked for Capital One as a risk advisor for Commercial and Credit Card, and prior to that in IT risk management at NBC Universal. During her free time, LC enjoys painting, vintage Shiraz, and fantasy fiction books by African authors. She also loves long game nights with friends, indoor cycling, and trying new recipes from different cultures.

Senior Analyst, Regulatory and Compliance, CleanChoice Energy

Lydia works on the Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance team at CleanChoice Energy, where she maintains the company's licenses to operate, ensures adherence to rules, and supports growth plans to provide more customers with access to clean energy. Lydia holds a bachelor's degree in Energy Business and Finance from the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Outside of work, she can be found baking with reckless improvisation, FaceTiming her nephew, and practicing with her yoga community over Zoom.

Senior Finance Analyst, Empower Energies

Miaoru is a finance analyst for Empower Energies where she evaluates the financial returns of solar energy projects. Miaoru is an avid fan of cooking (especially with mushrooms), running outside, and tending to houseplants.

Manager, Institute for Electric Innovation, Edison Electric Institute

Mike Shuster is Manager of Research and Partnerships at the Institute for Electric Innovation—the foundation arm of the Edison Electric Institute—where he facilitates thought leadership among cleantech and utility senior executives focused on advancing engagement with residential customers, accelerating fleet electrification and green tariff programs, and rethinking energy efficiency as a carbon resource. As a former consultant and engineer with Siemens, Mike led energy infrastructure projects across all U.S. power markets including utility IRPs, PPA and M&A negotiations, and policy impact studies. Some of Mike’s non-energy interests include board games such as Settlers of Catan, fantasy football, pro bono consulting with DC nonprofits, and skiing.

Fellow, Invest America

Minahil is currently exploring opportunities to work on green economic development in the global south, especially expanding clean energy access in emerging markets, ideally at an entrepreneurial company or a start-up. Most recently worked at the Leadership Now Project on creating a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive American democracy. Previously worked at Dalberg on developing solutions to pressing global challenges. Loves: mountains, urban design, cooperative living architecture / real estate, experiments in the spiritual community, new economic thinking.

Associate Program Manager, Environment & Active Transportation, AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)

Phillip Burgoyne-Allen is the Associate Program Manager for Environment and Active Transportation at AASHTO, the nonprofit association representing state departments of transportation. In this role, he helps state DOT leaders collectively address issues like active transportation, air quality, climate change, natural resources, and sustainability. Prior to joining AASHTO, Phillip was an education policy analyst focused on advancing equity for underserved students and communities, and he has authored multiple publications on school transportation. Phillip is a native Kentuckian, attended The Ohio State University, and now lives with his wife Radhika in Washington, DC.

Energy Markets Consultant, ICF Resources LLC

Poorna Mujumdar works as a Power Markets Consultant at ICF. She is an adventure and fitness enthusiast who spends most weekday evenings at the gym, and most weekends hiking the Appalachian trails. Poorna is a curious individual with many interests ranging from politics, social structures, and policy making. She also spends a lot of time pondering (unsuccessfully) the meaning of life, so do reach out to her if you have any thoughts on that front.

Attorney-Advisor, Air and Radiation Law Office, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Stacey is an Attorney-Advisor with the Air and Radiation Law Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of General Counsel, where she advises EPA’s senior leadership, program offices, and regional offices on regulatory and litigation matters arising under the Clean Air Act. Stacey previously served as an Associate Counsel in EPA's Office of Inspector General, where she counseled OIG’s component offices on an array of environmental and oversight issues. Prior to joining EPA as an attorney, she worked as a law clerk for the EPA, U.S. Department of Justice, and U.S. Department of the Interior. Stacey received her JD from the American University Washington College of Law and holds a Master's of Public Policy from The George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration. She is passionate about clean energy, conservation, wildlife protection, and animal welfare.

Senior Associate, Energy & Sustainability, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future

Tawechote Wongbuphanimitr is the Senior Associate for Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future's (SAHF's) Energy and Sustainability program where he supports SAHF’s environmental sustainability initiatives and its members’ transition to a low-carbon future. Tawechote is an avid scuba diver.

Superintendent, Turner Construction

Tomiwa Olufolabi is a Superintendent for Turner Construction where he manages the construction of a micro-clinic for Kaiser Permanente. Tomiwa is an avid runner, who loves watching marvel movies, and supports several North Carolina sports teams. Tomiwa is passionate about environmental and social sustainability.

Venture Selection Analyst, Unreasonable Group

Vid Micevic is the Venture Selection Analyst for Unreasonable where he sources unreasonable ventures with an outsized impact that bends the future of humanity in the right direction. He is particularly passionate about the circular economy and carbon capture technologies. Outside of helping others make a lasting impact on this world, Vid grounds himself through movement, creativity, and pursuing his intellectual curiosity. You can see him training for triathlons, hammocking to a good book, telling stories through his camera, and writing his musings in Notion.

Graduate Student in Energy Science, Technology & Policy at Carnegie Mellon University

Alexandra Kramer is a Graduate Student in Energy Science, Technology & Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, which is an interdisciplinary engineering master's degree program (expected graduation: May 2022). Previously from Fall 2017-Spring 2021, she was a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington, D.C. specializing in environmental, energy, and sustainability consulting. Over the summer of 2021, she will be a graduate intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Alexandra is an avid outdoorswoman who loves backpacking, running, rock climbing, and anything else that takes her outdoors.

Alexandra is based in Arlington, VA / Pittsburgh, PA

Pilgrim Hot Springs General Manager at Kawerak, Inc.

Amanda Toerdal is the Pilgrim Hot Springs General Manager for Kawerak, Inc., a co-managing owner of Unaatuq, LLC, where she works to further Unaatuq’s mission to share, protect, and responsibly develop resources for the wellbeing of the people of the Bering Strait Region, which is the homeland and waters of the Yup’ik, Inupiaq and St. Lawrence Island Yupik Peoples. Pilgrim Hot Springs is home to an abundant geothermal resource; rich with culture and history. Amanda loves to travel, cook, knit socks, and find ways to make the world a happier, healthier place for future generations.

Amanda is based in Nome, Alaska

Senior Research Analyst, Energy Transition Practice at Wood Mackenzie.

Benjamin Attia is a Senior Research Analyst in the Energy Transition Practice at Wood Mackenzie, where he leads the firm's coverage of solar PV in Africa and the Middle East and off-grid power and energy access in emerging markets. He also conducts affiliated research at the Energy for Growth Hub, the Energy Access Project at Duke University, and the Payne Institute at the Colorado School of Mines. His pandemic hobby has been fatherhood, mostly, with some amateur woodworking and home improvement projects mixed in. He once outran a bear -- sort of.

Benjamin is based in Boston, MA

Building Science Consultant at Think Little Home Energy LLC

Benjamin Knopp is a Building Science Consultant for Think Little Home Energy where he designs high-performance HVAC systems, and helps make buildings more comfortable, efficient, healthy, and resilient. He also holds a patent for a water heater technology developed with support from the U.S. Department of Energy and A.O. Smith Corporation. He enjoys traveling, exploring, and playing all kinds of sports, including competitive underwater rugby.

Benjamin is based in Richmond, Virginia

Project Manager at Duke Energy

Brian is a Project Manager in Duke Energy's Customer Delivery organization where he is deploying smart grid technology across the utility's Carolinas footprint. As a Professional Engineer he is passionate in connecting individuals at the intersection of technology, business and policy to solve difficult challenges in the energy sector. Outside of work, Brian loves mountain biking in the western North Carolina Mountains and cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Brian is based in Charlotte, NC

Project Manager at US Dept. of Energy

Cedar Blazek is Project Manager at the US Dept. of Energy Building Technologies Office where she works on energy efficient technology deployment for commercial buildings. Cedar is an avid snowboarder and loves to spend quality time with her partner and two small dogs.

Cedar is based in Denver, CO

Policy Fellow at Evergreen Action // Master in Public Policy candidate at Georgetown University

Devyn is pursuing a Master of Public Policy, with a focus in energy transition policy, at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy. She is a Policy Fellow at Evergreen Action as well as a Policy and Advocacy Fellow at Solar United Neighbors. Before beginning graduate school, Devyn worked as a campaigner at the grassroots climate justice advocacy groups 350.org and the Power Shift Network. She is from — and currently lives in — beautiful Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys hiking, biking, and skiing in the mountains, and adventuring with her energetic rescue dog, Lyra.

Devyn is based in Portland, Oregon

Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology

Emily Grubert is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering where she studies decision support for large infrastructure systems, particularly related to decarbonization. Emily lives in Atlanta with her beloved carnivorous plants.

Emily is based in Atlanta, Georgia

Electrical Design Engineer at Jordan and Skala Engineers

Endam is an Electrical Designer for an MEP Consulting firm where she designs electrical systems for residential and commercial buildings. Endam is an avid learner with various interests and a very adventurous spirit (trying new hobbies, activities, and food). She speaks French and hopes to work internationally soon.

Endam is based in Dallas, Texas

Eagleton Science Fellow at New Jersey Senate Majority Office (Postdoctoral Fellow through Rutgers University)

Evvan Morton is an Eagleton Science Fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University where she serves as a science aide in the New Jersey State Legislature. She obtained her PhD in Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University where she examined the effectiveness of US policies that govern carbon dioxide emissions and atmospheric concentrations to mitigate climate change and explored the necessity for carbon dioxide removal through political, technological, and ethical lenses. She is also the co-founder and Vice President of BioGals, a non-profit organization empowering women of color in STEM through global sustainable development projects. Evvan enjoys traveling internationally, hiking, swing dancing, and cooking plant-based meals.

Evvan is based in Philadelphia, PA

Business Development Manager at Pivot Energy

Gerald Espinosa is a Business Development Manager for Pivot Energy, where he supports the development of onsite commercial solar + storage projects for Pivot's national customers. Gerald also serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Solar Energy Int'. He's currently building an all-electric Tiny Home and enjoys exploring the nearby Rocky Mountains, alongside his partner and pup.

Gerald is based in Denver, CO

Economic Analyst at Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

Hanna Terwilliger is an analyst at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission where she works on wide range of issues related to electricity, including electric vehicles, distributed energy resources, distribution system reliability, and integrated resource planning. When not deciphering utility spreadsheets, she keeps busy converting her front yard into a vegetable garden and electrifying her 1924 house.

Hanna is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Senior Installation Program Manager at Tesla

Harrison is the Senior Installation Program Manager for Tesla where he accelerates the world's transition to sustainable energy through design, deployment, and construction of the Tesla Supercharger network. Harrison is a veteran of the US Navy Nuclear Submarine force, which allowed him the opportunity to live abroad and meet his wife while smashing atoms on the USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723). Outside of work, Harrison is an avid musician, runner, and enthusiastic father to his daughters.

Harrison is based in San Diego, CA

Director at SOTV Creators Collective

Imani Malaika Mehta is a USGBC LEED Green Classroom Professional. As CEO of SOTV with certification as an Environmental Educator (NAAEE/MEEA), Imani is also a member of ISTE, iNACOL (the Aspen Institute), and is a Sphero Lead Educator. Imani also is a supporter of GRID Alternatives and the Green Home Institute.

Research Analyst at Wood Mackenzie

Isaac Maze-Rothstein focuses on how distributed energy resources are impacting the energy transition. Prior to Wood Mackenzie, Isaac worked with a variety of clean technology startups in community solar and next generation technologies. He graduated with honors from Williams College with a major in Political Science.

Isaac is based in Boston, MA

Program Administrator at Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Jade is a Program Administrator for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center where she works on state grant programs relevant to grid modernization and clean transportation. As part of the agency's DEI Working Group, she also works to integrate equity & EJ principles within MassCEC's work. She loves her morning coffee, bodies of water, and her random quarantine hobbies with a passion.

Boston, MA

Mechanical Engineer at Ecotope Inc.

Jenny hails from Seattle where she works as a mechanical engineer at Ecotope to decarbonize the built environment. She is the proud owner of 31 houseplants, though by the time this bio is read, it is likely she will have unashamedly inherited more. When she's not combating climate change or watering her plant babies, you will find her climbing, hiking, or skiing in the mountains with a thermos of coffee in hand.

Jenny is based in Seattle, WA

Climate Advisor, Transportation at Natural Resources Defense Council

Jessica is the Climate Advisor for the Natural Resources Defense Council where she works day to day with the City of Los Angeles to accelerate and implement sustainable transportation projects. Jessica loves to draw and will doodle on anything. On the weekends, you can find Jessica with her husband and their pup, Chestnut, trying new restaurants or hunting for LA's best almond croissant.

Jessica is based in Los Angeles, California

Energy policy advisor at Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

Kate Griffith is a policy advisor at the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, where she is focused on wildfire resiliency, utility resource planning, rate-setting, and the implementation of Washington state’s new law that centers equity in a clean energy transition. Before coming to Washington state and joining the commission, Kate worked as a journalist in Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, where she covered issues spanning public health, community development, and mine safety. Kate earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism, English literature, and French language and literature from West Virginia University and earned a master’s degree in international studies from the University of Washington. Kate grew up in West Virginia and developed an early interest in supporting sustainable communities. Her educational focus on narratives, culture, international development, and public policy led her to a career centered around climate policy and energy security and resiliency.

Kate is based in Seattle, WA

Reservoir Engineer at Fervo Energy

Kate is a Reservoir Engineer for Fervo Energy where she supports geothermal exploration and development through the use of advanced reservoir simulation. In her free time, Kate likes to embroider clothing, bake gluten-free sweet treats, and encourage her friends on their unique health journeys as a holistic health coach.

Kate is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Student at Transition US Marine Corps Officer / Student at Johns Hopkins University

Madison Carroll has been a CH-53E helicopter pilot in the US Marine Corps for the last 11 years. She is transitioning out of active duty this summer, finishing a Master’s degree at Johns Hopkins University in Environmental Planning and Management, and eager to begin working in the clean energy field. Maddie is an avid hiker and kayaker and loves spending time at the beach near her house.

Madison is based in Cedar Point, NC

Manager, Economics & Policy at Environmental Defense Fund

Maureen Lackner is a Manager of Economics & Policy for Environmental Defense Fund. She supports economic analysis across a range of issues with a specific focus on efforts to address methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. Maureen plays flute and loves to go climbing.

Maureen is based in Boulder, CO

Regional Director & Tribal Liaison at Vote Solar

Mayane serves as Regional Director & Tribal Liaison for Vote Solar and works on campaigns throughout the region. A proud Indigenous woman and a Tribal member of Kewa Pueblo in New Mexico, Mayane hopes to enable economic prosperity and environmental justice for her community and Indigenous peoples through energy policy reform and statewide solar campaign initiatives. Her work prioritizes environmental and energy justice for historically underserved communities.

Mayane is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Climate Advisor at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Megan Ross is a Climate Advisor with the American Cities Climate Challenge, working in partnership with NRDC and the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Sustainability. Her portfolio focuses on buildings and energy: decarbonization pathways, energy efficiency programs, and the intersection of housing, utilities, jobs, and equity. Previous experience includes sustainability consulting in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest as well as project management and GIS for the engineering industry in Alaska. She loves hiking with her dog, doing the NYT crossword, and finding people-centered solutions to complex problems.

Megan is based in Los Angeles, CA

Senior Customer Experience Engineer at FedEx

Michael Caballero is a Senior Engineer for Fedex Latin American and the Caribbean focused on quality training and process improvement and a Ph.D student in Industrial Engineering at the University of Miami looking to conduct his research in distributed energy generation. In his free time Michael likes to play softball and kickball and loves going to rock concerts.

Michael is based in Miami, Florida

Energy Transition Analyst/Geophysicist at British Petroleum

Sireesh is an energy transition analyst and a geophysicist at bp where he researches upcoming clean energy technologies. Sireesh is an avid hiker and loves geology, traveling and photography. He is also an angel investor primarily in digital and low carbon businesses.

Sireesh is based in Midland, Texas

Registered Associate at Morgan Stanley

Sophie is a registered associate at Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, where she helps people create long-term financial plans in the face of a rapidly changing environment and economy. She came to this work with a background in nonprofit development, journalism, active transportation, and public financial education. Outside of work, she is a volunteer tax preparer, year-round bike commuter, podcast/radio creator, and frequent viewer of Minnesota House hearings on energy and the environment.

Sophie is based in Minneapolis, MN