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Sireesh Dadi

Sireesh Dadi

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

Sophie Nikitas

Sophie Nikitas

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

Suraj Patel

Suraj Patel

Solutions Engineer, Distributed Energy Resources at Enel X

Suraj is the Solutions Engineer for the Western US markets at Enel X. Suraj analyzes the potential for behind-the-meter distributed energy resources, designing around economic value streams for storage and solar + storage systems. Suraj was previously based in San Francisco and is moving to San Diego in May. Outside of work, Suraj enjoys playing basketball, surfing, and just generally being outdoors.

Suraj is based in San Diego, CA

Tasha McCarter

Tasha McCarter

Vice President, Solar Engineering at RWE Renewables Americas, LLC

Tasha is the Vice President, Solar Engineering at RWE Renewables Americas, LLC. Tasha is an avid community volunteer with various non-profit organizations including her beloved Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She is passionate about climate change and issues that impact women and people of color.

Tasha is based in Austin, Texas

Tim Lee

Tim Lee

Manager, Enterprise Social Responsibility at The Walt Disney Company

Tim Lee is the Manager, Enterprise Social Responsibility for The Walt Disney Company where he drives initiatives to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Tim is an avid fan of The Energy Gang podcast, The Ron Finley Project, and the Lakers!

Tim is based in Los Angeles, CA

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