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.