Who are we?
A team of trailblazers and committed advocates for a sustainable, equitable new energy economy.
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4.7M kWh saved
Over 4.7 million kWh of energy saving projects installed (2021)
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123 teaching events
TEC conducted over 100 educational and capacity building events (2021)
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300k+ students reached
TEC has shared our environmental programming with over 300,000 students! (2010-2019)
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$1.7M saved
Annual bill savings for public agency energy projects supported by TEC (2021)
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84%
Percentage of program participants that now believe their actions affect the environment (based on Educator Classroom Reports, 2019)
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12k+ therms saved
Annual therm savings for public agencies from energy projects completed with TEC (2021)
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20% energy use reduction
Average decrease in energy use (kWh/sq. ft.) after TEC energy efficiency project support (2020)
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180 schools reached
Education programming reached over 180 schools in 2018 alone! (01/18-09/18)
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94 green jobs created
Economic benefits equivalent to 94 green jobs created (2021)
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171 DACs served
171 disadvantaged cities and school districts, or DACs, served (2021)
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$2M+ secured
Over $2 million in incentives and financing secured for public agencies (2021)
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100k+ actions inspired
Over 100,000 energy actions inspired by TEC's education and engagement efforts (2021)
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4.7M kWh saved
Over 4.7 million kWh of energy saving projects installed (2021)
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123 teaching events
TEC conducted over 100 educational and capacity building events (2021)
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300k+ students reached
TEC has shared our environmental programming with over 300,000 students! (2010-2019)
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$1.7M saved
Annual bill savings for public agency energy projects supported by TEC (2021)
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84%
Percentage of program participants that now believe their actions affect the environment (based on Educator Classroom Reports, 2019)
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12k+ therms saved
Annual therm savings for public agencies from energy projects completed with TEC (2021)
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20% energy use reduction
Average decrease in energy use (kWh/sq. ft.) after TEC energy efficiency project support (2020)
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180 schools reached
Education programming reached over 180 schools in 2018 alone! (01/18-09/18)
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94 green jobs created
Economic benefits equivalent to 94 green jobs created (2021)
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171 DACs served
171 disadvantaged cities and school districts, or DACs, served (2021)
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$2M+ secured
Over $2 million in incentives and financing secured for public agencies (2021)
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100k+ actions inspired
Over 100,000 energy actions inspired by TEC's education and engagement efforts (2021)
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Craig Perkins
Executive DirectorCraig Perkins provides leadership, oversight and strategic input at TEC for all contracts, programs and policy work. Prior to joining TEC in 2008, he was Director of Environmental and Public Works Management for the City of Santa Monica, where he served for over 25 years. Craig has extensive experience designing and implementing energy programs and policies, which involve outreach strategies to key stakeholder groups, including creation of the Regional Energy Networks, implementation of Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Southern California Regional Energy Center Pilot, directing Santa Monica’s award-winning Sustainable City Plan, Solar Santa Monica Program, and Energy Independence Plan. Craig has played a key leadership role in shaping regulatory policies that have resulted in successful program implementation. Craig holds a B.A. in Sociology from UC Berkeley, and Master’s Degrees in Political Science and Latin American Studies from UCLA and in Public Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
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Allison Hart, PhD
Executive Vice PresidentAllison is TEC’s Executive Vice President and serves on TEC’s Board of Directors. Allison provides management and oversight of program implementation with a focus on strategic planning, business development, operations, and leadership development. Prior to joining TEC, Allison was the City Manager for the City of Irvine where she served for 17 years. Prior to her work with the City of Irvine, Allison was the Executive Director of Human Resources for the City of Santa Ana. She has extensive experience leading teams to design and implement public purpose programs and startup organizations. Allison has a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A from The University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from USC.
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Doris Do Sanchez
Vice PresidentDoris Do, Vice President, leads oversees all administration and business operations systems for TEC, including those relevant to SoCalREN’s Public Agency Programs. Prior to her current role, Doris implemented the $3.4M Energy Champions Pilot, a community based social marketing pilot, that provided incentives to local non-profit organizations to promote residential energy upgrades within their communities. She also supported the development of the first SoCalREN program proposal in coordination with a diverse team of consultants under the direction of LA County and assisted in the development of the Energy Upgrade CA Los Angeles County Program marketing and outreach initiatives, Community Energy Partnership local government partnerships program implementation, and TEC’s award winning education programs developing curriculum and facilitating teacher trainings. Doris holds an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, and a (SHRM – SCP) Senior Certified Professional from the Society of Human Resources Management.
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Laurel Rothschild
Vice PresidentAs Vice President, Laurel oversees The Energy Coalition’s diverse portfolio of programs and collaborates with stakeholders across the state to advance the organization’s mission of empowering communities to leap into the future of clean energy. She has over 13 years of experience working with local governments and communities to promote energy efficiency action through various Programs. Laurel is a current member of the California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (CAEECC), a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) and a LEED AP O+M. She holds a B.S. in Business Economics from UCSB.
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Genaro Bugarin
Director of Energy InnovationGenaro has more than 12 years of professional experience with a background in mechanical engineering, real estate, commercial retrofits and energy management. He is a graduate of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College and obtained an M.B.A. from USC’s Marshall School of Business. Genaro is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and LEED Accredited Professional (AP).
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Marc Costa
Director of Policy & PlanningMarc Costa has more than fifteen years of experience in the building industry focusing on areas ranging from advanced energy community planning, federal energy data standards, and software development, as well as local government, state, federal, and international energy policy.
Marc is an active member of multiple policy and technical initiatives at the United Nations and International Energy Agency focusing on the rapid, equitable acceleration of electrification paired with clean energy resources. He serves in leadership positions at the Gridwise Architecture Council, California Technical Forum, and numerous industry groups. He also co-founded the OpenStudio Coalition to ensure free and open access to building energy modeling tools across the world.
He holds a B.S. in Management Science from UCSD, a B.S. in Construction Engineering from CSULB, and is a LEED AP, CGBP, and BOC Level II, and Certified Passive House Consultant.
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Felicia Federico
Director of Funding & ResearchFelicia brings expertise in the energy industry, grant acquisition, management, and research to her role as the Director of Funding and Research. She helps TEC and our clients to secure energy funding, establish partners, and develop and deliver decarbonization programs and services.
Felicia brings over 30 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary science and engineering projects and grants, with expertise spanning energy, water, environmental justice, and ecosystem protection. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from UCLA, a Master of Arts in Physical Geography from UCLA, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Prior to TEC, Felicia served as the Executive Director of the California Center for Sustainable Communities, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA. During her tenure, she collaborated with TEC on several projects, including the Bassett Avocado Heights Advanced Energy Community. Prior to academia, Felicia worked in both private industry and consulting.
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Rebecca Hausheer
Director of Energy ServicesRebecca Hausheer is Director of Energy Services at The Energy Coalition. She oversees the design, implementation, and management of a diverse portfolio of energy efficiency and distributed energy resource programs including the Southern California Regional Energy Network’s (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs and a Pacific Gas & Electric Local Government Partnership program- the Central Coast Leaders in Energy Action Program (CC-LEAP). The programs serve over 200 participating public agencies across southern California. Rebecca has extensive experience assisting public agencies navigate the complex energy programs landscape and addressing opportunities to reduce energy and increase resiliency. Rebecca also managed an energy services contract with Laguna Woods Village and developed a microgrid feasibility study for critical facilties in the community.
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Meaghan Laverty
Director of Marketing, Education & OutreachMeaghan oversees marketing and outreach activities for The Energy Coalition and its programs. She recently led all marketing and outreach services for the launch of Clean Power Alliance, the largest CCA in California. She also supported the development and implementation of the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) communications plan at program launch and continues to oversee all marketing and outreach activities for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. In addition, Meaghan currently leads all outreach activities for TEC’s Bassett-Avocado Advanced Energy Community (BAAEC) project. In these roles, she manages program budgets, oversees various subconsultants, program websites, collateral creation, engagement workshops and conferences and events. As TEC’s Communications and Marketing Manager, Meaghan brings over fifteen years of experience in project management, marketing and communications.
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Julie Castro
Assistant DirectorJulie Castro, Program Manager, manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She also develops benchmarking tools to enhance data-driven insights and decision-making. Julie previously worked as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Chai Energy, a behavioral energy efficiency technology start up. She has a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and a B.A. in Global Studies and International Studies from UCSB.
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Tim Olsen
Assistant DirectorTim oversees data management and technology across programs for TEC. He designs and maintains data collection, analysis, and reporting systems and processes. Prior to joining TEC, Tim worked as a scientist and project manager for ERM where he worked on issues related to climate change, sustainability, air quality, and environmental compliance assurance. He has expertise in auditing and verification, GHG emissions, information management systems and green buildings. Tim holds a B.S. from Cornell University in Communications and a Master’s of Environmental Science and Management from UCSB. He also is a LEED-AP and holds certification in GHG Verification from the Air Resources Board.
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Rachel Pennington
Assistant DirectorRachel Pennington supports the implementation of SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over three years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives. Prior to TEC, Rachel served as a Program Coordinator for the University of California, Irvine, where she designed and implemented programming related to renewable energy, zero waste, environmental justice, and local environmental issues. Rachel holds a B.A. in Environmental Science with a Minor in Global Sustainability from the University of California, Irvine.
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Lauren Seymour
Assistant DirectorLauren is the Assistant Director of Energy Services with The Energy Coalition. She oversees the SoCalREN’s Public Agency Programs to ensure all program goals and objectives are met. She also reviews energy policy impacts for the programs. Lauren previously worked as an energy industry research specialist and was an Energy Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a Masters in Public Affairs with a focus on Energy Policy from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in International Affairs and Spanish from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Felipe Cano
International Business Development AdvisorBio coming soon!
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Code Bruder
Senior Technical Program ManagerCode Bruder oversees the implementation of the energy efficiency incentive programs throughout TEC’s contracts. His responsibilities include budget management, supervision of the Incentive Programs Team, incentive application approvals, reporting to Program Administrators, and serves as the subject matter expert on statewide energy efficiency program policies and procedures. Code previous worked in the offices of Congresswoman Norma Torres and Senator Dianne Feinstein. He holds a Masters in Science in Environmental Policy & Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Michigan.
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Pranesh Venugopal
Senior Technical Program ManagerPranesh Venugopal is a Program Manager at The Energy Coalition (TEC) and a registered Professional Engineer with over 15 years of experience. Pranesh currently leads program design and development initiatives for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs, focusing on the integration of emerging technologies and Normalized Metered Energy Consumption (NMEC) strategies. He has served as technical advisor to the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs for the past 5 years, providing oversight for water and wastewater project development. He previously was a Project Manager with Nexant, Inc. where he worked on SCE’s energy efficiency and demand response programs. Pranesh holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Regional Engineering College, Calicut, India and is a certified Project Management Professional.
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Jake Anderson
Program ManagerJake manages various aspects of the North Orange County Cities Local Government Partnership Program at TEC, including the development of a benchmarking workshop for partnership cities. Prior to TEC, Jake worked as a Sustainability Consultant for FirstCarbon Solutions where he served as the lead technical expert and project coordinator to aid customers in voluntary corporate sustainability reporting. Jake holds a B.S. in Earth and Environmental Science with a minor in Global Sustainability from UCI.
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Michelle Bunn
Program ManagerMichelle Bunn supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and the TEC Education and Workforce Development Team. She has over ten years of experience managing and collaborating on various projects with K-12 schools and higher education organizations. Prior to TEC, Michelle worked as a Director for San Diego State University Research Foundation’s Women in Engineering and College of Engineering Femineer® programs. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from San Diego State University.
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Tinuviel Carlson
Program ManagerTinuviel supports the TEC Education and Workforce Development Team in Northern California. Prior to her current role at TEC, Tinuviel worked as a CivicSpark Climate Fellow with the City of Antioch, where she worked with numerous public agencies to develop and expand climate programs across the Bay Area and increase the capacity of local governments. In addition, she was instrumental in the project management, development, and community engagement for a 2-year pilot project to engage community members in a countywide online sustainable action platform called The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge. Tinuviel holds a B.A. in International Studies with a concentration in Environment and Development, and a double minor in Latin American and Legal Studies from the University of San Francisco.
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Ivana Dorin
Program ManagerIvana manages engagement, education, and outreach activities for TEC and its programs. She has over eight years of experience serving the energy needs of communities and supporting local governments with energy strategic planning and the rollout of benchmarking requirements to IOU Local Government Partnerships. Ivana has worked with several local governments across southern California assisting them with developing energy efficiency projects, energy action plans, and energy related messaging and outreach. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Policy from UCSD and an M.A. in Environmental Policy from Colorado State University.
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Natalie Espinoza
Program ManagerNatalie supports TEC’s Local Government Partnership programs where she provides marketing, outreach and event support to partner cities. Prior to TEC, Natalie served as a Powersave Intern as part of CSU Long Beach’s participation in the Alliance to Save Energy’s Powersave Schools program, where she worked with CSU Long Beach facilities management to educate students, staff and faculty on energy efficiency and supported campus retrofit efforts. Natalie holds a BA degree in Environmental Science and Policy with minors in Anthropology and Geography from CSU Long Beach.
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Kristin Knox
Program ManagerKristin has more than six years of experience working in the sustainability and environment sector. She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, a former intern with the City of Irvine’s Environmental Programs department and currently holds a LEED accreditation from the US Green Building Council
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Nicol Manzanares
Program ManagerNicol manages messaging, outreach and engagement for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She leads the enrollment process for new agencies looking to join the SoCalREN and designs and facilitates workshops and webinars for the program. Nicol has a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from Cal State Long Beach.
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Casey Novell
Program ManagerCasey manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She also coordinates and oversees all GIS projects for the program. Casey previously designed and implemented educational outreach campaigns for the Humboldt State Office of Sustainability. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science with a minor in Environmental Ethics from Humboldt State University.
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Taylor Rosetti
Program ManagerTaylor manages communications and marketing efforts for TEC. She has over seven years of experience in communications for impact-driven companies, nonprofit organizations, and government initiatives. At TEC, she has supported SoCalREN Public Agency Programs, Clean Power Alliance’s launch communications, and the Bassett Avocado Heights Advanced Energy Community, and has developed branding for several Local Government Partnerships and other programs. Prior to TEC, Taylor worked as a Senior Analyst at Blue Garnet, a boutique social impact consulting firm. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from the College of William and Mary, where she studied marketing, entrepreneurship, and environmental science & policy.
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Siria Salas
Program ManagerAs a Program Manager with The Energy Coalition, Siria oversees and manages relationships and projects associated with statewide utility partner contracts and is the Instructional Design Lead for curriculum development for workforce and education training programs. She holds a BA in Liberal Studies from Point Loma Nazarene University and an MA in Education from the University of Phoenix. Siria holds a California Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certification. Throughout her career, Siria has served as a general manager and regional trainer with a national optical retailer, as a guest educator in the South Bay Union and Chula Vista Elementary Schools District, and a classroom educator with South Bay Union School District.
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Angela Vaszily
Program ManagerAngela supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Angela also analyzes utility level energy data and is a team lead for the Comparative Energy Analysis program. She has a M.S. in Environmental Studies from Cal State Fullerton and a B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University
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Ian Wright
Program ManagerIan Wright supports the implementation of SoCalREN Public Agency Programs at TEC. Ian previously worked in transportation safety for the State of Wisconsin as the Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Program Manager. Ian has a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and a minor in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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Amy Whitehouse
Program ManagerAmy supports engagement, education, and outreach activities for TEC and its programs. She works with educators across San Diego County to train and implement science and energy curriculum. Amy is also a co-chair for the Environmental Education Working Group in San Diego, which connects STEM professionals and resources to the larger San Diego community. Amy has a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Sociology from Gettysburg.
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Emma Vo
ControllerPrior to joining TEC, Emma was a staff accountant at Irvine-based Abaris, Inc. where she managed the Oracle 11i R12 financial system and all the billing for staff and contractors. Prior to that, she served as a tax paraprofessional at Deloitte Tax LLP where she provided compliance and tax research to accountants and senior managers. Emma holds a B.A. in Business Organizational Management with emphasis in Accounting from Vanguard University.
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Chris Alano
Accounting SupervisorChris Alano, Accounting Supervisor, leads TEC’s accounting team and supports business operations. Chris has more than 15 years of professional experience in Accounting and Finance with over 5 years of managerial experience. Prior to TEC, Chris served as the Accounting Manager for Home Franchise Concepts, where he managed all of accounting’s general ledger functions. Chris holds a B.A. in Business Management Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Christina Vanciu
Program AnalystChristina provides analytical support across programs in The Energy Coalition’s portfolio, working with various partners in obtaining, wrangling, and analyzing data, and then presenting the outcome of analysis to stakeholders. She previously worked for VaynerMedia as a Data Analyst and holds a B.S. in International Business with a minor in Cultural Anthropology.
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Mariana Tiru
Project AccountantMariana is responsible for reviewing contracts, consultants and consulting agreements, as well as processing all invoices for TEC. Throughout her professional career, Mariana developed expertise in financial statements and reports, planning budgets and reporting, accounts payable/receivable, QuickBooks accounting software, claims/restitution payments and record keeping. Mariana hold a B.S. in Economics & Accounting from the Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest, Romania and a diploma in Accounting and Business Management for Stratford Career Institute.
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Erica Alvarez
Project AccountantErica Alvarez supports operations as a project accountant for The Energy Coalition. She has over 3 years of experience in accounting. Erica previously worked as an accountant at AB Construction LLC. Erica has a B.A. in International Relations Global Business from the University of Southern California. In the past, Erica has also worked on different policy issues such as closing the education gap within lower-income communities which is why she feels that her position at the Energy Coalition is a perfect match for her since she is passionate about business and policy work. Erica Alvarez supports operations as a project accountant for The Energy Coalition. She has over 3 years of experience in accounting, and previously worked as an accountant at AB Construction LLC. Erica has a B.A. in International Relations Global Business from the University of Southern California. In the past, Erica is passionate about business and policy work and has previously worked on policy issues such as closing the education gap within lower-income communities.
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Tyler Aguirre
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John Bazzo
HR Project ManagerAs the Human Resources Project Manager at The Energy Coalition, John oversees many functions, including pay and benefits, employee relations, and overall HR compliance. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and nearly a decade of experience working for various organizations in an HR capacity. At TEC, John’s focus is to ensure the internal needs of our teams and organization are met so we can better focus on achieving our mission.
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Alina Bonto
Project ManagerAlina supports the development and implementation of Incentive Programs such as SoCalREN’s Streamlined Savings Pathway Program, SoCalREN’s Metered Savings Program, and IREN’s Metered Savings Program. She has over five years of experience in building energy efficiency consulting. Before TEC, Alina worked at VCA Green as an Assistant Project Manager and managed and tracked sustainable multifamily and commercial new construction projects. Alina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and a minor in Business Administration from Whittier College.
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Robinson Chigiti
Project ManagerRobinson Chigiti, Project Manager, supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. He has over five years of coordination experience in the energy industry and over fifteen years in the nonprofit sector. Prior to TEC, Robinson provided paralegal assistance to the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and served as an administrative assistant for the Center for Community and & Fam Services, Inc. Robinson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Punjab University (India), a post-graduate degree in Laws from Pune University (India), and a paralegal certificate from El Camino College.
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Jalen Choy
Project ManagerJalen is a Project Manager for The Energy Coalition and supports various programs. Jalen supports the Bassett Avocado Advanced Energy Community by coordinating with contractors/sub consultants, managing project implementation, and developing reporting deliverables. Jalen also serves as a Regional Supervisor for the San Jose host partners in the California Climate Action Corps program. He supports his fellows and host partners by providing insight into program policies and requirements, conflict resolution, and mentorship support. Jalen is also a Subject Matter Expert/advisor for the Public Power-Up EV Charger program. Moving away from project implementation and outreach, Jalen serves the program by guiding program processes, decisions, and reporting. Jalen received his B.A. in Environmental Studies and minor in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Maura Connolly
Project ManagerMaura supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and developing and implementing Incentive Programs such as SoCalREN’s Streamlined Savings Pathway Program and Metered Savings Program. Before TEC, Maura worked at the Fleet Science Center, coordinating the San Diego STEM Ecosystem. Maura has a B.A. in Psychology from Wake Forest University.
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Jazmine Dahi
Project ManagerJazmine Dahi is a Project Manager supporting the Strategic Energy Planning (SEP) team at The Energy Coalition. In her role, she plays a key part in developing benchmarking, energy analysis, and resilience plans for the public agencies TEC serves. Jazmine excels in assisting public agencies in comprehensively understanding their energy usage and empowers them to implement innovative strategies that build local resilience. Before joining The Energy Coalition, Jazmine was a Project Manager supporting sizeable real estate firms in achieving LEED and Fitwel certifications for their portfolios. Jazmine holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management, with a minor in Sustainability in the Built Environment, from The University of California, Davis. She is pursuing her Masters in Suitability Management and Policy at California State University, Long Beach.
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Nadeem Elsewehy
Project ManagerNadeem Elsewehy is a Project Manager and Reporting Coordinator for The Energy Coalition. He has over ten years of experience in Salesforce Development and Administration. Before TEC, Nadeem worked on many Salesforce projects in Finance, Technology, and Aviation and has a BA in Political Science and Economics.
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William Englehart
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Nataliia Hamidi
Project ManagerNataiia Hamidi manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to TEC, Nataiia worked with Cooperative Strategies, LLC as a sustainability consultant, where she focused on school energy efficiency initiatives. She holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy/Sustainability from the Scripps Institute at the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelors and Masters in Geography and Environmental Management from Lomonosov Moscow State University.
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Allison Hang
Project ManagerAllison Hang supports energy project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over five years of experience in the environmental and energy sectors. Before TEC, Allison worked in Customer Data and Programs at Clean Power Alliance and Public Affairs for Marin Clean Energy. She holds a certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies from Stanford University as well as a Master’s from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University in History.
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Amanda Hassan
Project ManagerAmanda supports project delivery for a portfolio of Energy Efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Before becoming a SoCalREN Project Manager, Amanda was a Senior Project Coordinator here at TEC supporting Public Agencies with energy efficiency projects by preparing and presenting project deliverables. Amanda has a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in American Government from the University of California Santa Barbara.
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Tess Hooper
Project ManagerTess Hooper is a Project Manager with The Energy Coalition (TEC) and is based out of their Los Angeles office. At TEC she supports the Education and Workforce Development Team through curriculum development and supports educator engagement. Additionally, she serves as a Regional Supervisor for the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship Program, where she supports placement of fellows and is a point person between the fellows and their host sites. Prior to joining TEC, Tess was a Biologist and Environmental Planner for Rincon Consultants, Inc., where she conducted biological field surveys and wrote Biological Resource Assessments as well as General Plan updates. Tess received her Master’s from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management in 2020, where she managed a group thesis project on the analysis of the environmental impacts of environmental education on nature preserves. Additionally, she holds a B.A in Environmental Studies and a B.S in Outdoor Adventure Leadership from Ithaca College.
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Bryan Iwamoto
Project ManagerBryan has supported the implementation of SoCalREN Energy Services and Central Coast Leaders in Energy Action Program for The Energy Coalition since 2019. He has four years of experience with energy efficiency in the public sector. Bryan previously worked in San Luis Obispo as a Fellow on energy and climate initiatives through the AmeriCorps CivicSpark program. He also has past non-profit experience and worked with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy on native habitat restoration and managing protected public lands. Bryan has a B.S. in City and Regional Planning with a Minor in Sustainable Environments from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
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Karba
Project ManagerKarba is an experienced environmental professional currently managing the project delivery of a portfolio of energy efficiency projects within the SoCalREN Public Agency Program. Prior to working at The Energy Coalition, Karba led environmental impact research on the Product Impact & Innovation team at Patagonia. Karba holds a B.S. in Hydrologic Sciences and Policy as well as a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management from UC Santa Barbara.
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Elaina Lee
Project ManagerElaina Lee is a dedicated Project Manager supporting TEC’s Energy Services. Her role involves leading engagements with local governments, facilitating connections between them and TEC’s services to turn their energy goals into tangible results. With a passion for the triple bottom line of sustainability, Elaina is committed to achieving an equitable energy transition. Elaina holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University. She is currently pursuing her MBA in Sustainability at Bard College, further enhancing her expertise in driving sustainable initiatives
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Natalie Louis
Project ManagerAs a Project Manager, Natalie supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Natalie works in collaboration with SoCalREN project managers supporting Public Agencies with energy efficiency projects by preparing and presenting project deliverables throughout the project delivery process, and by preparing incentive applications. Natalie holds a B.A. in Sustainability from San Diego State University.
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Jamie Martin
Project ManagerJamie is a Project Manager who supports engagement and enrollments on the Network Services team for The Energy Coalition. She also works closely with Regional Partners to extend our reach of services and provides GIS support across various programs. Jamie has a Bachelor’s in Human Geography and a Land Use and Environmental Planning certificate from California State University, Chico.
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Tyson Murphy
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Leah Myhre
Project ManagerLeah Myhre (she/her) is a Project Manager for the Strategic Energy Planning team at The Energy Coalition (TEC). Since earning her Master of Public Policy from the USC Price School in 2015, Leah has amassed a diverse set of skills within the environmental policy sector, ranging from energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable fisheries, stormwater pollution prevention, and environmental education. Following a 5-year stint in Seattle, Leah returned to Southern California in 2021. By leveraging her experience with local governments, stakeholder engagement, and energy policy, she joined TEC to focus on community energy resilience planning and building a clean energy future.
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Vanida Ngeam
Project ManagerVanida Ngeam, Project Manager, supports marketing, communication, and outreach across TEC, focusing on education & training initiatives and SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to her current role at TEC, Vanida served a Climate Corp fellow at The Energy Coalition, planning an executing hands-on STEM events and activities for K-8th grade students. She also interned with the University of California, Irvine’s Housing and Sustainability department, where she facilitated sustainability trainings. Vanida holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a Minor in Global Sustainability from the University of California, Irvine.
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Jasmine Pineda
Project ManagerJasmine Pineda is a Project Manager for The Energy Coalition and supports the Education and Workforce Development Team’s California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) program through recruitment, onboarding, and service placement. She serves as a Regional Supervisor to fellows and host partners within the Inland region and provides mentorship and career guidance to emerging sustainability professionals. Additionally, she leads monthly training sessions focused on organic waste and edible food recovery. Before joining TEC, Jasmine was a program assistant with Sustainable Horizons Institute and an education and engagement fellow with TEC through Climate Corps AmeriCorps. Jasmine received her B.S. in Sustainability Studies from the University of California, Riverside, where she served as a student supervisor at UCR’s Office of Sustainability, leading community outreach initiatives focused on expanding sustainability education and resources across campus. Additionally, she received her M.S. in Environmental Science & Policy from Johns Hopkins University.
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Timothy Redmond
Project ManagerTim provides project management support for The Energy Coalition. He has over a decade of experience in project development and construction management in both the public and private sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts and has studied Energy Systems Engineering at San Francisco State University.
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Don Ries
Senior Technical AdvisorDon Ries provides senior technical and advisory support services for The Energy Coalition’s energy programs. Don is an electric utility expert with over thirty years of experience, including hands-on project management, contract and procurement management, facility operations and management, and significant supervisory expertise. Don holds six professional certifications, including being a Certified Energy Manager, and has been published multiple times.
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Nenetzin Rodriguez
Project ManagerNenetzin Rodriguez, Project Manager on the ME&O team, supporting outreach efforts on the Advanced Homes feature of the BAAEC project and other outreach initiatives. Before TEC, Nenetzin was a Project Director for a public health nonprofit called Day One, where she managed the development and implementation of environmental projects and programs for underserved communities in the San Gabriel Valley. She worked for over 8 years in the public health and nonprofit sectors, fostering equitable health and environmental outcomes with community-based organizations, small municipalities, school districts, and others. She is an AmeriCorps alumni through City Year and CSU STEM VISTA. She is a former Congressional Fellow for Congressman Jimmy Gomez of CA 34th District. Nenetzin holds a Master of Science in Public Administration from CSULA, a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with a Minor in Music from UC Riverside, a Certified Home Improvement Salesperson, and a California Naturalist Certification.
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Anthony Segura
Project ManagerAs a Project Manager, Anthony supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to joining TEC, Anthony was a Senior Analyst at the Western Riverside Council of Governments, where he supported local governments agencies in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties with energy efficiency resources. He has a Masters of Public Administration from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Natural Science from University of California, Riverside.
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Mallory Schaefer
Project ManagerAs Senior Project Coordinator with The Energy Coalition, Mallory supports engagement and enrollment goals, assists with educational events, and supports Local Government Partnership projects. She previously served two AmeriCorps VISTA terms in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she supported a variety of initiatives, including acquiring funding and developing curriculum for a Makerspace in an off-grid rural school. She also worked five summers at a Girl Scout camp in Prescott, Arizona, starting as an Art Instructor and Unit Counselor and moving to Assistant Camp Director. Mallory holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Northern Arizona University.
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Art Torres
Project ManagerArt Torres, C.P.M., is a Project Manager supporting energy efficiency projects. He is a procurement professional with a Certified Purchasing Manager designation. His expertise lies in public works procurement, risk management, and strategic sourcing. Art contributes to TEC as the procurement lead, participating in RFP, SOW development, and procurement consulting available to all TEC customers. Art is also a resource for the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG). He holds a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from West Coast University and is active in the California Association of Public Procurement Officers (CAPPO).
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Kevin Torres
Project ManagerKevin graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a degree in geography/environmental studies. From there, he began his career in the environmental health services field. He worked with several firms performing field inspections for asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality. He completed a data analytics boot camp and then made a career switch to focus on energy. The Energy Coalition hired him to work with public agencies to secure incentives for implementing energy efficiency retrofits. He moved to ev.energy and helped New York area utilities implement an incentives-based passive managed charging program. He’s returned to The Energy Coalition and is contributing to the Public Power-Up team. He’s focused on assisting public agencies with constructing EV charging infrastructure.
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Udval Tsolmonkhuu
Project ManagerUdval supports the implementation of the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over three years of experience supporting various environmental engagement and educational events and social media marketing campaigns. Prior to TEC, Udval served as a Social Marketing Intern for The Uplifters’ Prima where she assisted in research and analysis and crafted the company’s social media marketing strategy. Udval holds a Bachelor of of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Professional Writing from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Elsie Varela
Project ManagerElsie Varela, Project Manager, supports energy efficiency project delivery for public agencies at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She focuses on Data Analysis, Metrics Reporting, Program Operations, Financing, Invoicing, and overall Data Organization. She is passionate about environmental/social justice, has five+ years of experience in community outreach and engagement, is bilingual in English and Spanish and has a focused interest in Water/Wastewater projects. Before TEC, Elsie obtained a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, San Diego.
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Cassandra Vierra
Project ManagerCassandra Vierra is a Project Manager who supports energy efficiency projects and the project delivery process for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She previously served as an energy efficiency intern for the City of San Jose, where she reported on the City’s energy conservation strategies, benchmarked the City’s municipal portfolio to ensure AB802 compliance, and managed projects supporting their energy efficiency and decarbonization goals. Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and minored in Environmental Impact Assessment at San Jose State University.
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Presley Aviles
Senior Project CoordinatorAs a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition, Presley supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over two years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives and supports the Sustainability Service Corps fellows as a scope supervisor. Presley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environment & Society from California State University, East Bay.
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Hanna Buechi
Senior Project CoordinatorHanna is a Senior Project Coordinator in TEC’s Oakland office. Born and raised in the East Bay, she is passionate about bringing clean energy system change to her hometown through education, advocacy, and relationship-building. At TEC, she supports a diverse range of educators in implementing clean energy lessons with their students, and leads the team’s data-tracking and analysis efforts. Before coming to TEC, she was a research analyst with The Nature Conservancy’s Great Plains Renewable Energy Institute and UCSB’s Environmental Market Solutions Lab, as well as working as a cook and baker. She graduated with a Master’s from the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at UC Santa Barbara in 2019, where she managed a group capstone project on wildlife and wind energy expansion in the American midwest, tutored international Masters’ students in science writing, and created a board game with the California Academy of Sciences to make learning about the California electricity grid fun. She is excited to use both her technical and communication skills to reimagine how we use and produce energy right now. Outside of work, she is always riding her bike, making ceramics, and nerding out about the ocean.
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Daniel Dajer
Senior Project CoordinatorDaniel Dajer is a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition. He supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and internal initiative development. He has over two years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives. Daniel completed a trade school program from Everblue, where he trained in building analytics and sustainability. He possesses an accredited license for building performance analytics.
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Billie Hervas
Senior Project CoordinatorBillie is a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition and supports the organization’s marketing and outreach efforts and programs, specifically SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and Energy is Everything. She has three years of experience with design and digital communications with a focus on energy and sustainability. Her role is to increase each program’s visibility by developing and managing social media content, monthly newsletters, print and digital collaterals the team needs.
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Monica Inouye
Senior Project CoordinatorMonica supports project delivery for energy efficiency projects at TEC in collaboration with SoCalREN project managers and public agencies. She is passionate about implementing strategies that positively impact communities disproportionately affected by climate change. She has experience in community engagement, data analysis, technical and narrative writing, and science communication. Her interests include intersecting energy technology, environmental justice, and progressive policies. Her background is in scientific research, and she studied chemistry and materials science and engineering at California State University Fullerton and Johns Hopkins University.
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Rachel Morales
Senior Project CoordinatorAs a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition, Rachel supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to her role at TEC, Rachel worked at environmental nonprofit organizations, where she facilitated community outreach events, supported partnership developments, and assisted with educational events. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration on Earth Science from the University of California, San Diego.
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Audrey Nguyen
Senior Project CoordinatorAudrey Nguyen, Sr. Project Coordinator, specializes in video production; from script development to film direction to post-production editing and animations, Audrey can support video development along every step. In addition to long-form videos, Audrey leads production of TEC’s short-form videos for various social media platforms. As part of the commnication team, she also supports general social media projects, marketing, communication, and outreach efforts across TEC. Prior to TEC, Audrey coordinated volunteer projects and events at the Cayton Children’s Museum (formerly known as the Zimmer Children’s Museum), supported general educational programming, and aided capital fundraising efforts.
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Orson Spence
Senior Project CoordinatorOrson provides data analysis, data architecture, and internal automation development support for The Energy Coalition. He previously worked as an Analyst at Ares Management and Guy Carpenter and holds a B.S. in Data Science and Math from Northeastern University.
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Bianca Aviña
Project CoordinatorBianca Aviña is a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition. She supports the organization’s education and workforce development initiatives, such as Energy is Everything and California Climate Action Corps, through community outreach, student-facing event coordination, educator engagement, and supervision of AmeriCorps fellows. Prior to TEC, Bianca was an educator at San Diego State University with a passion for directing student support and outreach programs. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and an M.A. in Postsecondary Education & Leadership from SDSU.
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Brennan Consenza
Project CoordinatorBrennan Cosenza, Project Coordinator, specializes in The Energy Coalition’s I-REN energy services. He supports the I-REN team with project implementation, program strategies, and public sector communications. Brennan has been at The Energy Coalition for two years, first as a benchmarking fellow with AmeriCorps and now as a Project Coordinator. Brennan attended the University of Redlands and has a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Business with a minor in Spatial Studies (GIS).
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Itzel Gallardo
Project CoordinatorAs a Project Coordinator with The Energy Coalition, Itzel supports energy efficiency project delivery for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She previously served as an AmeriCorps CivicSpark fellow with the City of Encinitas, where she reported on the City’s annual Climate Action Plan implementation progress and managed projects supporting their energy efficiency and decarbonization goals. Itzel holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from the University of California, Davis.
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Bahar Pahlevani
Project CoordinatorBahar is a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition and supports education and workforce development initiatives through community outreach, educator engagement, curriculum and training development, and supervision of Americorps fellows. Before officially joining the organization, she was an AmeriCorps fellow with TEC through the Sustainability Service Corps. Before TEC, Bahar worked in veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation research with universities, zoos, and state agencies. She has a B.S. in Animal Biology, a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati, and an M.S. in Conservation Medicine from Tufts University.
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Quinn Pettit
Project CoordinatorQuinn is a Project Coordinator for The Energy Coalition and supports the Education and Workforce Development team implementing the California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) program. She is a Regional Supervisor to fellows and host partners in the program within the greater Los Angeles region. Prior to her work at TEC, Quinn worked at several environmental non-profit organizations, tackling issues such as urban greening, water conservation, and environmental education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Policy and a minor in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California.
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Owen Wise-Pierik
Project CoordinatorOwen oversees and supervises a cohort of California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) members across various service sites throughout Northern California. He helps train, recruit, and manage the next generation of sustainability professionals. He maintains positive and constructive relationships with staff at organizational sites doing the daily work in the communities we partner with. Before working with The Energy Coalition, Owen worked as an organizer and advocate in public health and tobacco control, taught English as a second language in Vietnam, and served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member at two non-profit organizations. Owen has a B.A. in Community Development from Portland State University.
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Maddi Vilas
Project CoordinatorMaddi Vilas is a Project Coordinator supporting the Education and Workforce Development team for The Energy Coalition, based out of TEC’s San Diego office. She supports the California Climate Action Corps as a Regional Supervisor and manages lesson supply and shipping for the education team. Maddi’s background includes over five years in Environmental and Outdoor education, where she taught at various Northern and Southern California organizations. Before TEC, Maddi worked in the Urban Forestry field and implemented a county-wide tree sustainability program. Maddi holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Education from UC Santa Cruz.
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Daniel Yim
Project CoordinatorDaniel Yim is a Project Coordinator who supports TEC’s energy efficiency work with public agencies by assisting with project delivery and incentive application. Before joining TEC, Daniel was a Sustainability Service Corps Fellow with TEC’s Energy is Everything program. Daniel has a B.S. in Marine and Coastal Science from the University of California, Davis, and a M.S. in Interdisciplinary Marine and Estuarine Science from San Francisco State University.
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Jennifer Valerio
Office AdministratorJennifer Valerio, Project Coordinator, provides executive and secretarial support to TEC’s Vice President, including coordinating meetings and tracking reporting deliverables. She also provides project delivery manual change management support for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Jennifer has over twenty-two years of experience working in complex, highly sensitive, and rapidly changing office environments, providing a wide array of executive, secretarial, and administrative support. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Long Beach City College.
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Craig Perkins
Executive DirectorCraig Perkins provides leadership, oversight and strategic input at TEC for all contracts, programs and policy work. Prior to joining TEC in 2008, he was Director of Environmental and Public Works Management for the City of Santa Monica, where he served for over 25 years. Craig has extensive experience designing and implementing energy programs and policies, which involve outreach strategies to key stakeholder groups, including creation of the Regional Energy Networks, implementation of Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Southern California Regional Energy Center Pilot, directing Santa Monica’s award-winning Sustainable City Plan, Solar Santa Monica Program, and Energy Independence Plan. Craig has played a key leadership role in shaping regulatory policies that have resulted in successful program implementation. Craig holds a B.A. in Sociology from UC Berkeley, and Master’s Degrees in Political Science and Latin American Studies from UCLA and in Public Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
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Allison Hart, PhD
Executive Vice PresidentAllison is TEC’s Executive Vice President and serves on TEC’s Board of Directors. Allison provides management and oversight of program implementation with a focus on strategic planning, business development, operations, and leadership development. Prior to joining TEC, Allison was the City Manager for the City of Irvine where she served for 17 years. Prior to her work with the City of Irvine, Allison was the Executive Director of Human Resources for the City of Santa Ana. She has extensive experience leading teams to design and implement public purpose programs and startup organizations. Allison has a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A from The University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from USC.
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Doris Do Sanchez
Vice PresidentDoris Do, Vice President, leads oversees all administration and business operations systems for TEC, including those relevant to SoCalREN’s Public Agency Programs. Prior to her current role, Doris implemented the $3.4M Energy Champions Pilot, a community based social marketing pilot, that provided incentives to local non-profit organizations to promote residential energy upgrades within their communities. She also supported the development of the first SoCalREN program proposal in coordination with a diverse team of consultants under the direction of LA County and assisted in the development of the Energy Upgrade CA Los Angeles County Program marketing and outreach initiatives, Community Energy Partnership local government partnerships program implementation, and TEC’s award winning education programs developing curriculum and facilitating teacher trainings. Doris holds an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, and a (SHRM – SCP) Senior Certified Professional from the Society of Human Resources Management.
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Laurel Rothschild
Vice PresidentAs Vice President, Laurel oversees The Energy Coalition’s diverse portfolio of programs and collaborates with stakeholders across the state to advance the organization’s mission of empowering communities to leap into the future of clean energy. She has over 13 years of experience working with local governments and communities to promote energy efficiency action through various Programs. Laurel is a current member of the California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (CAEECC), a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) and a LEED AP O+M. She holds a B.S. in Business Economics from UCSB.
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Genaro Bugarin
Director of Energy InnovationGenaro has more than 12 years of professional experience with a background in mechanical engineering, real estate, commercial retrofits and energy management. He is a graduate of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College and obtained an M.B.A. from USC’s Marshall School of Business. Genaro is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and LEED Accredited Professional (AP).
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Marc Costa
Director of Policy & PlanningMarc Costa has more than fifteen years of experience in the building industry focusing on areas ranging from advanced energy community planning, federal energy data standards, and software development, as well as local government, state, federal, and international energy policy.
Marc is an active member of multiple policy and technical initiatives at the United Nations and International Energy Agency focusing on the rapid, equitable acceleration of electrification paired with clean energy resources. He serves in leadership positions at the Gridwise Architecture Council, California Technical Forum, and numerous industry groups. He also co-founded the OpenStudio Coalition to ensure free and open access to building energy modeling tools across the world.
He holds a B.S. in Management Science from UCSD, a B.S. in Construction Engineering from CSULB, and is a LEED AP, CGBP, and BOC Level II, and Certified Passive House Consultant.
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Felicia Federico
Director of Funding & ResearchFelicia brings expertise in the energy industry, grant acquisition, management, and research to her role as the Director of Funding and Research. She helps TEC and our clients to secure energy funding, establish partners, and develop and deliver decarbonization programs and services.
Felicia brings over 30 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary science and engineering projects and grants, with expertise spanning energy, water, environmental justice, and ecosystem protection. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from UCLA, a Master of Arts in Physical Geography from UCLA, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Prior to TEC, Felicia served as the Executive Director of the California Center for Sustainable Communities, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA. During her tenure, she collaborated with TEC on several projects, including the Bassett Avocado Heights Advanced Energy Community. Prior to academia, Felicia worked in both private industry and consulting.
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Rebecca Hausheer
Director of Energy ServicesRebecca Hausheer is Director of Energy Services at The Energy Coalition. She oversees the design, implementation, and management of a diverse portfolio of energy efficiency and distributed energy resource programs including the Southern California Regional Energy Network’s (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs and a Pacific Gas & Electric Local Government Partnership program- the Central Coast Leaders in Energy Action Program (CC-LEAP). The programs serve over 200 participating public agencies across southern California. Rebecca has extensive experience assisting public agencies navigate the complex energy programs landscape and addressing opportunities to reduce energy and increase resiliency. Rebecca also managed an energy services contract with Laguna Woods Village and developed a microgrid feasibility study for critical facilties in the community.
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Meaghan Laverty
Director of Marketing, Education & OutreachMeaghan oversees marketing and outreach activities for The Energy Coalition and its programs. She recently led all marketing and outreach services for the launch of Clean Power Alliance, the largest CCA in California. She also supported the development and implementation of the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) communications plan at program launch and continues to oversee all marketing and outreach activities for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. In addition, Meaghan currently leads all outreach activities for TEC’s Bassett-Avocado Advanced Energy Community (BAAEC) project. In these roles, she manages program budgets, oversees various subconsultants, program websites, collateral creation, engagement workshops and conferences and events. As TEC’s Communications and Marketing Manager, Meaghan brings over fifteen years of experience in project management, marketing and communications.
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Julie Castro
Assistant DirectorJulie Castro, Program Manager, manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She also develops benchmarking tools to enhance data-driven insights and decision-making. Julie previously worked as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Chai Energy, a behavioral energy efficiency technology start up. She has a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and a B.A. in Global Studies and International Studies from UCSB.
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Tim Olsen
Assistant DirectorTim oversees data management and technology across programs for TEC. He designs and maintains data collection, analysis, and reporting systems and processes. Prior to joining TEC, Tim worked as a scientist and project manager for ERM where he worked on issues related to climate change, sustainability, air quality, and environmental compliance assurance. He has expertise in auditing and verification, GHG emissions, information management systems and green buildings. Tim holds a B.S. from Cornell University in Communications and a Master’s of Environmental Science and Management from UCSB. He also is a LEED-AP and holds certification in GHG Verification from the Air Resources Board.
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Rachel Pennington
Assistant DirectorRachel Pennington supports the implementation of SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over three years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives. Prior to TEC, Rachel served as a Program Coordinator for the University of California, Irvine, where she designed and implemented programming related to renewable energy, zero waste, environmental justice, and local environmental issues. Rachel holds a B.A. in Environmental Science with a Minor in Global Sustainability from the University of California, Irvine.
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Lauren Seymour
Assistant DirectorLauren is the Assistant Director of Energy Services with The Energy Coalition. She oversees the SoCalREN’s Public Agency Programs to ensure all program goals and objectives are met. She also reviews energy policy impacts for the programs. Lauren previously worked as an energy industry research specialist and was an Energy Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a Masters in Public Affairs with a focus on Energy Policy from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in International Affairs and Spanish from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Felipe Cano
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Code Bruder
Senior Technical Program ManagerCode Bruder oversees the implementation of the energy efficiency incentive programs throughout TEC’s contracts. His responsibilities include budget management, supervision of the Incentive Programs Team, incentive application approvals, reporting to Program Administrators, and serves as the subject matter expert on statewide energy efficiency program policies and procedures. Code previous worked in the offices of Congresswoman Norma Torres and Senator Dianne Feinstein. He holds a Masters in Science in Environmental Policy & Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Michigan.
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Pranesh Venugopal
Senior Technical Program ManagerPranesh Venugopal is a Program Manager at The Energy Coalition (TEC) and a registered Professional Engineer with over 15 years of experience. Pranesh currently leads program design and development initiatives for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs, focusing on the integration of emerging technologies and Normalized Metered Energy Consumption (NMEC) strategies. He has served as technical advisor to the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs for the past 5 years, providing oversight for water and wastewater project development. He previously was a Project Manager with Nexant, Inc. where he worked on SCE’s energy efficiency and demand response programs. Pranesh holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Regional Engineering College, Calicut, India and is a certified Project Management Professional.
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Jake Anderson
Program ManagerJake manages various aspects of the North Orange County Cities Local Government Partnership Program at TEC, including the development of a benchmarking workshop for partnership cities. Prior to TEC, Jake worked as a Sustainability Consultant for FirstCarbon Solutions where he served as the lead technical expert and project coordinator to aid customers in voluntary corporate sustainability reporting. Jake holds a B.S. in Earth and Environmental Science with a minor in Global Sustainability from UCI.
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Michelle Bunn
Program ManagerMichelle Bunn supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and the TEC Education and Workforce Development Team. She has over ten years of experience managing and collaborating on various projects with K-12 schools and higher education organizations. Prior to TEC, Michelle worked as a Director for San Diego State University Research Foundation’s Women in Engineering and College of Engineering Femineer® programs. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from San Diego State University.
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Tinuviel Carlson
Program ManagerTinuviel supports the TEC Education and Workforce Development Team in Northern California. Prior to her current role at TEC, Tinuviel worked as a CivicSpark Climate Fellow with the City of Antioch, where she worked with numerous public agencies to develop and expand climate programs across the Bay Area and increase the capacity of local governments. In addition, she was instrumental in the project management, development, and community engagement for a 2-year pilot project to engage community members in a countywide online sustainable action platform called The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge. Tinuviel holds a B.A. in International Studies with a concentration in Environment and Development, and a double minor in Latin American and Legal Studies from the University of San Francisco.
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Ivana Dorin
Program ManagerIvana manages engagement, education, and outreach activities for TEC and its programs. She has over eight years of experience serving the energy needs of communities and supporting local governments with energy strategic planning and the rollout of benchmarking requirements to IOU Local Government Partnerships. Ivana has worked with several local governments across southern California assisting them with developing energy efficiency projects, energy action plans, and energy related messaging and outreach. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Policy from UCSD and an M.A. in Environmental Policy from Colorado State University.
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Natalie Espinoza
Program ManagerNatalie supports TEC’s Local Government Partnership programs where she provides marketing, outreach and event support to partner cities. Prior to TEC, Natalie served as a Powersave Intern as part of CSU Long Beach’s participation in the Alliance to Save Energy’s Powersave Schools program, where she worked with CSU Long Beach facilities management to educate students, staff and faculty on energy efficiency and supported campus retrofit efforts. Natalie holds a BA degree in Environmental Science and Policy with minors in Anthropology and Geography from CSU Long Beach.
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Kristin Knox
Program ManagerKristin has more than six years of experience working in the sustainability and environment sector. She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, a former intern with the City of Irvine’s Environmental Programs department and currently holds a LEED accreditation from the US Green Building Council
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Nicol Manzanares
Program ManagerNicol manages messaging, outreach and engagement for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She leads the enrollment process for new agencies looking to join the SoCalREN and designs and facilitates workshops and webinars for the program. Nicol has a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from Cal State Long Beach.
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Casey Novell
Program ManagerCasey manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She also coordinates and oversees all GIS projects for the program. Casey previously designed and implemented educational outreach campaigns for the Humboldt State Office of Sustainability. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science with a minor in Environmental Ethics from Humboldt State University.
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Taylor Rosetti
Program ManagerTaylor manages communications and marketing efforts for TEC. She has over seven years of experience in communications for impact-driven companies, nonprofit organizations, and government initiatives. At TEC, she has supported SoCalREN Public Agency Programs, Clean Power Alliance’s launch communications, and the Bassett Avocado Heights Advanced Energy Community, and has developed branding for several Local Government Partnerships and other programs. Prior to TEC, Taylor worked as a Senior Analyst at Blue Garnet, a boutique social impact consulting firm. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from the College of William and Mary, where she studied marketing, entrepreneurship, and environmental science & policy.
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Siria Salas
Program ManagerAs a Program Manager with The Energy Coalition, Siria oversees and manages relationships and projects associated with statewide utility partner contracts and is the Instructional Design Lead for curriculum development for workforce and education training programs. She holds a BA in Liberal Studies from Point Loma Nazarene University and an MA in Education from the University of Phoenix. Siria holds a California Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certification. Throughout her career, Siria has served as a general manager and regional trainer with a national optical retailer, as a guest educator in the South Bay Union and Chula Vista Elementary Schools District, and a classroom educator with South Bay Union School District.
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Angela Vaszily
Program ManagerAngela supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Angela also analyzes utility level energy data and is a team lead for the Comparative Energy Analysis program. She has a M.S. in Environmental Studies from Cal State Fullerton and a B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University
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Ian Wright
Program ManagerIan Wright supports the implementation of SoCalREN Public Agency Programs at TEC. Ian previously worked in transportation safety for the State of Wisconsin as the Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Program Manager. Ian has a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and a minor in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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Amy Whitehouse
Program ManagerAmy supports engagement, education, and outreach activities for TEC and its programs. She works with educators across San Diego County to train and implement science and energy curriculum. Amy is also a co-chair for the Environmental Education Working Group in San Diego, which connects STEM professionals and resources to the larger San Diego community. Amy has a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Sociology from Gettysburg.
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Emma Vo
ControllerPrior to joining TEC, Emma was a staff accountant at Irvine-based Abaris, Inc. where she managed the Oracle 11i R12 financial system and all the billing for staff and contractors. Prior to that, she served as a tax paraprofessional at Deloitte Tax LLP where she provided compliance and tax research to accountants and senior managers. Emma holds a B.A. in Business Organizational Management with emphasis in Accounting from Vanguard University.
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Chris Alano
Accounting SupervisorChris Alano, Accounting Supervisor, leads TEC’s accounting team and supports business operations. Chris has more than 15 years of professional experience in Accounting and Finance with over 5 years of managerial experience. Prior to TEC, Chris served as the Accounting Manager for Home Franchise Concepts, where he managed all of accounting’s general ledger functions. Chris holds a B.A. in Business Management Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Christina Vanciu
Program AnalystChristina provides analytical support across programs in The Energy Coalition’s portfolio, working with various partners in obtaining, wrangling, and analyzing data, and then presenting the outcome of analysis to stakeholders. She previously worked for VaynerMedia as a Data Analyst and holds a B.S. in International Business with a minor in Cultural Anthropology.
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Mariana Tiru
Project AccountantMariana is responsible for reviewing contracts, consultants and consulting agreements, as well as processing all invoices for TEC. Throughout her professional career, Mariana developed expertise in financial statements and reports, planning budgets and reporting, accounts payable/receivable, QuickBooks accounting software, claims/restitution payments and record keeping. Mariana hold a B.S. in Economics & Accounting from the Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest, Romania and a diploma in Accounting and Business Management for Stratford Career Institute.
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Erica Alvarez
Project AccountantErica Alvarez supports operations as a project accountant for The Energy Coalition. She has over 3 years of experience in accounting. Erica previously worked as an accountant at AB Construction LLC. Erica has a B.A. in International Relations Global Business from the University of Southern California. In the past, Erica has also worked on different policy issues such as closing the education gap within lower-income communities which is why she feels that her position at the Energy Coalition is a perfect match for her since she is passionate about business and policy work. Erica Alvarez supports operations as a project accountant for The Energy Coalition. She has over 3 years of experience in accounting, and previously worked as an accountant at AB Construction LLC. Erica has a B.A. in International Relations Global Business from the University of Southern California. In the past, Erica is passionate about business and policy work and has previously worked on policy issues such as closing the education gap within lower-income communities.
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John Bazzo
HR Project ManagerAs the Human Resources Project Manager at The Energy Coalition, John oversees many functions, including pay and benefits, employee relations, and overall HR compliance. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and nearly a decade of experience working for various organizations in an HR capacity. At TEC, John’s focus is to ensure the internal needs of our teams and organization are met so we can better focus on achieving our mission.
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Alina Bonto
Project ManagerAlina supports the development and implementation of Incentive Programs such as SoCalREN’s Streamlined Savings Pathway Program, SoCalREN’s Metered Savings Program, and IREN’s Metered Savings Program. She has over five years of experience in building energy efficiency consulting. Before TEC, Alina worked at VCA Green as an Assistant Project Manager and managed and tracked sustainable multifamily and commercial new construction projects. Alina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and a minor in Business Administration from Whittier College.
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Robinson Chigiti
Project ManagerRobinson Chigiti, Project Manager, supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. He has over five years of coordination experience in the energy industry and over fifteen years in the nonprofit sector. Prior to TEC, Robinson provided paralegal assistance to the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and served as an administrative assistant for the Center for Community and & Fam Services, Inc. Robinson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Punjab University (India), a post-graduate degree in Laws from Pune University (India), and a paralegal certificate from El Camino College.
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Jalen Choy
Project ManagerJalen is a Project Manager for The Energy Coalition and supports various programs. Jalen supports the Bassett Avocado Advanced Energy Community by coordinating with contractors/sub consultants, managing project implementation, and developing reporting deliverables. Jalen also serves as a Regional Supervisor for the San Jose host partners in the California Climate Action Corps program. He supports his fellows and host partners by providing insight into program policies and requirements, conflict resolution, and mentorship support. Jalen is also a Subject Matter Expert/advisor for the Public Power-Up EV Charger program. Moving away from project implementation and outreach, Jalen serves the program by guiding program processes, decisions, and reporting. Jalen received his B.A. in Environmental Studies and minor in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Maura Connolly
Project ManagerMaura supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and developing and implementing Incentive Programs such as SoCalREN’s Streamlined Savings Pathway Program and Metered Savings Program. Before TEC, Maura worked at the Fleet Science Center, coordinating the San Diego STEM Ecosystem. Maura has a B.A. in Psychology from Wake Forest University.
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Jazmine Dahi
Project ManagerJazmine Dahi is a Project Manager supporting the Strategic Energy Planning (SEP) team at The Energy Coalition. In her role, she plays a key part in developing benchmarking, energy analysis, and resilience plans for the public agencies TEC serves. Jazmine excels in assisting public agencies in comprehensively understanding their energy usage and empowers them to implement innovative strategies that build local resilience. Before joining The Energy Coalition, Jazmine was a Project Manager supporting sizeable real estate firms in achieving LEED and Fitwel certifications for their portfolios. Jazmine holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management, with a minor in Sustainability in the Built Environment, from The University of California, Davis. She is pursuing her Masters in Suitability Management and Policy at California State University, Long Beach.
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Nadeem Elsewehy
Project ManagerNadeem Elsewehy is a Project Manager and Reporting Coordinator for The Energy Coalition. He has over ten years of experience in Salesforce Development and Administration. Before TEC, Nadeem worked on many Salesforce projects in Finance, Technology, and Aviation and has a BA in Political Science and Economics.
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Nataliia Hamidi
Project ManagerNataiia Hamidi manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to TEC, Nataiia worked with Cooperative Strategies, LLC as a sustainability consultant, where she focused on school energy efficiency initiatives. She holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy/Sustainability from the Scripps Institute at the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelors and Masters in Geography and Environmental Management from Lomonosov Moscow State University.
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Allison Hang
Project ManagerAllison Hang supports energy project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over five years of experience in the environmental and energy sectors. Before TEC, Allison worked in Customer Data and Programs at Clean Power Alliance and Public Affairs for Marin Clean Energy. She holds a certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies from Stanford University as well as a Master’s from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University in History.
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Amanda Hassan
Project ManagerAmanda supports project delivery for a portfolio of Energy Efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Before becoming a SoCalREN Project Manager, Amanda was a Senior Project Coordinator here at TEC supporting Public Agencies with energy efficiency projects by preparing and presenting project deliverables. Amanda has a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in American Government from the University of California Santa Barbara.
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Tess Hooper
Project ManagerTess Hooper is a Project Manager with The Energy Coalition (TEC) and is based out of their Los Angeles office. At TEC she supports the Education and Workforce Development Team through curriculum development and supports educator engagement. Additionally, she serves as a Regional Supervisor for the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship Program, where she supports placement of fellows and is a point person between the fellows and their host sites. Prior to joining TEC, Tess was a Biologist and Environmental Planner for Rincon Consultants, Inc., where she conducted biological field surveys and wrote Biological Resource Assessments as well as General Plan updates. Tess received her Master’s from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management in 2020, where she managed a group thesis project on the analysis of the environmental impacts of environmental education on nature preserves. Additionally, she holds a B.A in Environmental Studies and a B.S in Outdoor Adventure Leadership from Ithaca College.
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Bryan Iwamoto
Project ManagerBryan has supported the implementation of SoCalREN Energy Services and Central Coast Leaders in Energy Action Program for The Energy Coalition since 2019. He has four years of experience with energy efficiency in the public sector. Bryan previously worked in San Luis Obispo as a Fellow on energy and climate initiatives through the AmeriCorps CivicSpark program. He also has past non-profit experience and worked with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy on native habitat restoration and managing protected public lands. Bryan has a B.S. in City and Regional Planning with a Minor in Sustainable Environments from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
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Karba
Project ManagerKarba is an experienced environmental professional currently managing the project delivery of a portfolio of energy efficiency projects within the SoCalREN Public Agency Program. Prior to working at The Energy Coalition, Karba led environmental impact research on the Product Impact & Innovation team at Patagonia. Karba holds a B.S. in Hydrologic Sciences and Policy as well as a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management from UC Santa Barbara.
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Elaina Lee
Project ManagerElaina Lee is a dedicated Project Manager supporting TEC’s Energy Services. Her role involves leading engagements with local governments, facilitating connections between them and TEC’s services to turn their energy goals into tangible results. With a passion for the triple bottom line of sustainability, Elaina is committed to achieving an equitable energy transition. Elaina holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University. She is currently pursuing her MBA in Sustainability at Bard College, further enhancing her expertise in driving sustainable initiatives
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Natalie Louis
Project ManagerAs a Project Manager, Natalie supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Natalie works in collaboration with SoCalREN project managers supporting Public Agencies with energy efficiency projects by preparing and presenting project deliverables throughout the project delivery process, and by preparing incentive applications. Natalie holds a B.A. in Sustainability from San Diego State University.
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Jamie Martin
Project ManagerJamie is a Project Manager who supports engagement and enrollments on the Network Services team for The Energy Coalition. She also works closely with Regional Partners to extend our reach of services and provides GIS support across various programs. Jamie has a Bachelor’s in Human Geography and a Land Use and Environmental Planning certificate from California State University, Chico.
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Leah Myhre
Project ManagerLeah Myhre (she/her) is a Project Manager for the Strategic Energy Planning team at The Energy Coalition (TEC). Since earning her Master of Public Policy from the USC Price School in 2015, Leah has amassed a diverse set of skills within the environmental policy sector, ranging from energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable fisheries, stormwater pollution prevention, and environmental education. Following a 5-year stint in Seattle, Leah returned to Southern California in 2021. By leveraging her experience with local governments, stakeholder engagement, and energy policy, she joined TEC to focus on community energy resilience planning and building a clean energy future.
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Vanida Ngeam
Project ManagerVanida Ngeam, Project Manager, supports marketing, communication, and outreach across TEC, focusing on education & training initiatives and SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to her current role at TEC, Vanida served a Climate Corp fellow at The Energy Coalition, planning an executing hands-on STEM events and activities for K-8th grade students. She also interned with the University of California, Irvine’s Housing and Sustainability department, where she facilitated sustainability trainings. Vanida holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a Minor in Global Sustainability from the University of California, Irvine.
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Jasmine Pineda
Project ManagerJasmine Pineda is a Project Manager for The Energy Coalition and supports the Education and Workforce Development Team’s California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) program through recruitment, onboarding, and service placement. She serves as a Regional Supervisor to fellows and host partners within the Inland region and provides mentorship and career guidance to emerging sustainability professionals. Additionally, she leads monthly training sessions focused on organic waste and edible food recovery. Before joining TEC, Jasmine was a program assistant with Sustainable Horizons Institute and an education and engagement fellow with TEC through Climate Corps AmeriCorps. Jasmine received her B.S. in Sustainability Studies from the University of California, Riverside, where she served as a student supervisor at UCR’s Office of Sustainability, leading community outreach initiatives focused on expanding sustainability education and resources across campus. Additionally, she received her M.S. in Environmental Science & Policy from Johns Hopkins University.
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Timothy Redmond
Project ManagerTim provides project management support for The Energy Coalition. He has over a decade of experience in project development and construction management in both the public and private sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts and has studied Energy Systems Engineering at San Francisco State University.
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Don Ries
Senior Technical AdvisorDon Ries provides senior technical and advisory support services for The Energy Coalition’s energy programs. Don is an electric utility expert with over thirty years of experience, including hands-on project management, contract and procurement management, facility operations and management, and significant supervisory expertise. Don holds six professional certifications, including being a Certified Energy Manager, and has been published multiple times.
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Nenetzin Rodriguez
Project ManagerNenetzin Rodriguez, Project Manager on the ME&O team, supporting outreach efforts on the Advanced Homes feature of the BAAEC project and other outreach initiatives. Before TEC, Nenetzin was a Project Director for a public health nonprofit called Day One, where she managed the development and implementation of environmental projects and programs for underserved communities in the San Gabriel Valley. She worked for over 8 years in the public health and nonprofit sectors, fostering equitable health and environmental outcomes with community-based organizations, small municipalities, school districts, and others. She is an AmeriCorps alumni through City Year and CSU STEM VISTA. She is a former Congressional Fellow for Congressman Jimmy Gomez of CA 34th District. Nenetzin holds a Master of Science in Public Administration from CSULA, a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with a Minor in Music from UC Riverside, a Certified Home Improvement Salesperson, and a California Naturalist Certification.
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Anthony Segura
Project ManagerAs a Project Manager, Anthony supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to joining TEC, Anthony was a Senior Analyst at the Western Riverside Council of Governments, where he supported local governments agencies in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties with energy efficiency resources. He has a Masters of Public Administration from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Natural Science from University of California, Riverside.
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Mallory Schaefer
Project ManagerAs Senior Project Coordinator with The Energy Coalition, Mallory supports engagement and enrollment goals, assists with educational events, and supports Local Government Partnership projects. She previously served two AmeriCorps VISTA terms in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she supported a variety of initiatives, including acquiring funding and developing curriculum for a Makerspace in an off-grid rural school. She also worked five summers at a Girl Scout camp in Prescott, Arizona, starting as an Art Instructor and Unit Counselor and moving to Assistant Camp Director. Mallory holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Northern Arizona University.
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Art Torres
Project ManagerArt Torres, C.P.M., is a Project Manager supporting energy efficiency projects. He is a procurement professional with a Certified Purchasing Manager designation. His expertise lies in public works procurement, risk management, and strategic sourcing. Art contributes to TEC as the procurement lead, participating in RFP, SOW development, and procurement consulting available to all TEC customers. Art is also a resource for the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG). He holds a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from West Coast University and is active in the California Association of Public Procurement Officers (CAPPO).
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Kevin Torres
Project ManagerKevin graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a degree in geography/environmental studies. From there, he began his career in the environmental health services field. He worked with several firms performing field inspections for asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality. He completed a data analytics boot camp and then made a career switch to focus on energy. The Energy Coalition hired him to work with public agencies to secure incentives for implementing energy efficiency retrofits. He moved to ev.energy and helped New York area utilities implement an incentives-based passive managed charging program. He’s returned to The Energy Coalition and is contributing to the Public Power-Up team. He’s focused on assisting public agencies with constructing EV charging infrastructure.
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Udval Tsolmonkhuu
Project ManagerUdval supports the implementation of the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over three years of experience supporting various environmental engagement and educational events and social media marketing campaigns. Prior to TEC, Udval served as a Social Marketing Intern for The Uplifters’ Prima where she assisted in research and analysis and crafted the company’s social media marketing strategy. Udval holds a Bachelor of of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Professional Writing from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Elsie Varela
Project ManagerElsie Varela, Project Manager, supports energy efficiency project delivery for public agencies at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She focuses on Data Analysis, Metrics Reporting, Program Operations, Financing, Invoicing, and overall Data Organization. She is passionate about environmental/social justice, has five+ years of experience in community outreach and engagement, is bilingual in English and Spanish and has a focused interest in Water/Wastewater projects. Before TEC, Elsie obtained a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, San Diego.
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Cassandra Vierra
Project ManagerCassandra Vierra is a Project Manager who supports energy efficiency projects and the project delivery process for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She previously served as an energy efficiency intern for the City of San Jose, where she reported on the City’s energy conservation strategies, benchmarked the City’s municipal portfolio to ensure AB802 compliance, and managed projects supporting their energy efficiency and decarbonization goals. Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and minored in Environmental Impact Assessment at San Jose State University.
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Presley Aviles
Senior Project CoordinatorAs a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition, Presley supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over two years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives and supports the Sustainability Service Corps fellows as a scope supervisor. Presley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environment & Society from California State University, East Bay.
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Hanna Buechi
Senior Project CoordinatorHanna is a Senior Project Coordinator in TEC’s Oakland office. Born and raised in the East Bay, she is passionate about bringing clean energy system change to her hometown through education, advocacy, and relationship-building. At TEC, she supports a diverse range of educators in implementing clean energy lessons with their students, and leads the team’s data-tracking and analysis efforts. Before coming to TEC, she was a research analyst with The Nature Conservancy’s Great Plains Renewable Energy Institute and UCSB’s Environmental Market Solutions Lab, as well as working as a cook and baker. She graduated with a Master’s from the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at UC Santa Barbara in 2019, where she managed a group capstone project on wildlife and wind energy expansion in the American midwest, tutored international Masters’ students in science writing, and created a board game with the California Academy of Sciences to make learning about the California electricity grid fun. She is excited to use both her technical and communication skills to reimagine how we use and produce energy right now. Outside of work, she is always riding her bike, making ceramics, and nerding out about the ocean.
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Daniel Dajer
Senior Project CoordinatorDaniel Dajer is a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition. He supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and internal initiative development. He has over two years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives. Daniel completed a trade school program from Everblue, where he trained in building analytics and sustainability. He possesses an accredited license for building performance analytics.
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Billie Hervas
Senior Project CoordinatorBillie is a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition and supports the organization’s marketing and outreach efforts and programs, specifically SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and Energy is Everything. She has three years of experience with design and digital communications with a focus on energy and sustainability. Her role is to increase each program’s visibility by developing and managing social media content, monthly newsletters, print and digital collaterals the team needs.
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Monica Inouye
Senior Project CoordinatorMonica supports project delivery for energy efficiency projects at TEC in collaboration with SoCalREN project managers and public agencies. She is passionate about implementing strategies that positively impact communities disproportionately affected by climate change. She has experience in community engagement, data analysis, technical and narrative writing, and science communication. Her interests include intersecting energy technology, environmental justice, and progressive policies. Her background is in scientific research, and she studied chemistry and materials science and engineering at California State University Fullerton and Johns Hopkins University.
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Rachel Morales
Senior Project CoordinatorAs a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition, Rachel supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to her role at TEC, Rachel worked at environmental nonprofit organizations, where she facilitated community outreach events, supported partnership developments, and assisted with educational events. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration on Earth Science from the University of California, San Diego.
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Audrey Nguyen
Senior Project CoordinatorAudrey Nguyen, Sr. Project Coordinator, specializes in video production; from script development to film direction to post-production editing and animations, Audrey can support video development along every step. In addition to long-form videos, Audrey leads production of TEC’s short-form videos for various social media platforms. As part of the commnication team, she also supports general social media projects, marketing, communication, and outreach efforts across TEC. Prior to TEC, Audrey coordinated volunteer projects and events at the Cayton Children’s Museum (formerly known as the Zimmer Children’s Museum), supported general educational programming, and aided capital fundraising efforts.
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Orson Spence
Senior Project CoordinatorOrson provides data analysis, data architecture, and internal automation development support for The Energy Coalition. He previously worked as an Analyst at Ares Management and Guy Carpenter and holds a B.S. in Data Science and Math from Northeastern University.
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Bianca Aviña
Project CoordinatorBianca Aviña is a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition. She supports the organization’s education and workforce development initiatives, such as Energy is Everything and California Climate Action Corps, through community outreach, student-facing event coordination, educator engagement, and supervision of AmeriCorps fellows. Prior to TEC, Bianca was an educator at San Diego State University with a passion for directing student support and outreach programs. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and an M.A. in Postsecondary Education & Leadership from SDSU.
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Brennan Consenza
Project CoordinatorBrennan Cosenza, Project Coordinator, specializes in The Energy Coalition’s I-REN energy services. He supports the I-REN team with project implementation, program strategies, and public sector communications. Brennan has been at The Energy Coalition for two years, first as a benchmarking fellow with AmeriCorps and now as a Project Coordinator. Brennan attended the University of Redlands and has a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Business with a minor in Spatial Studies (GIS).
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Itzel Gallardo
Project CoordinatorAs a Project Coordinator with The Energy Coalition, Itzel supports energy efficiency project delivery for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She previously served as an AmeriCorps CivicSpark fellow with the City of Encinitas, where she reported on the City’s annual Climate Action Plan implementation progress and managed projects supporting their energy efficiency and decarbonization goals. Itzel holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from the University of California, Davis.
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Bahar Pahlevani
Project CoordinatorBahar is a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition and supports education and workforce development initiatives through community outreach, educator engagement, curriculum and training development, and supervision of Americorps fellows. Before officially joining the organization, she was an AmeriCorps fellow with TEC through the Sustainability Service Corps. Before TEC, Bahar worked in veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation research with universities, zoos, and state agencies. She has a B.S. in Animal Biology, a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati, and an M.S. in Conservation Medicine from Tufts University.
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Quinn Pettit
Project CoordinatorQuinn is a Project Coordinator for The Energy Coalition and supports the Education and Workforce Development team implementing the California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) program. She is a Regional Supervisor to fellows and host partners in the program within the greater Los Angeles region. Prior to her work at TEC, Quinn worked at several environmental non-profit organizations, tackling issues such as urban greening, water conservation, and environmental education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Policy and a minor in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California.
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Owen Wise-Pierik
Project CoordinatorOwen oversees and supervises a cohort of California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) members across various service sites throughout Northern California. He helps train, recruit, and manage the next generation of sustainability professionals. He maintains positive and constructive relationships with staff at organizational sites doing the daily work in the communities we partner with. Before working with The Energy Coalition, Owen worked as an organizer and advocate in public health and tobacco control, taught English as a second language in Vietnam, and served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member at two non-profit organizations. Owen has a B.A. in Community Development from Portland State University.
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Maddi Vilas
Project CoordinatorMaddi Vilas is a Project Coordinator supporting the Education and Workforce Development team for The Energy Coalition, based out of TEC’s San Diego office. She supports the California Climate Action Corps as a Regional Supervisor and manages lesson supply and shipping for the education team. Maddi’s background includes over five years in Environmental and Outdoor education, where she taught at various Northern and Southern California organizations. Before TEC, Maddi worked in the Urban Forestry field and implemented a county-wide tree sustainability program. Maddi holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Education from UC Santa Cruz.
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Daniel Yim
Project CoordinatorDaniel Yim is a Project Coordinator who supports TEC’s energy efficiency work with public agencies by assisting with project delivery and incentive application. Before joining TEC, Daniel was a Sustainability Service Corps Fellow with TEC’s Energy is Everything program. Daniel has a B.S. in Marine and Coastal Science from the University of California, Davis, and a M.S. in Interdisciplinary Marine and Estuarine Science from San Francisco State University.
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Jennifer Valerio
Office AdministratorJennifer Valerio, Project Coordinator, provides executive and secretarial support to TEC’s Vice President, including coordinating meetings and tracking reporting deliverables. She also provides project delivery manual change management support for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Jennifer has over twenty-two years of experience working in complex, highly sensitive, and rapidly changing office environments, providing a wide array of executive, secretarial, and administrative support. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Long Beach City College.
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Robert Keegan
ChairmanRobert Keegan is the managing partner of Keegan, Werlin & Pabian, LLP. He specializes in Energy, Regulatory, and Public Utility Law. Before entering private law practice in 1988, Robert was a commissioner for two terms at the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities from 1983–1988 and prior to that he was deputy regional counsel at the U.S. Dept. of Energy. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Gas Association and former president and current treasurer of the Society of Gas Lighting.
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Craig Perkins
PresidentCraig Perkins provides leadership, oversight and strategic input at TEC for all contracts, programs and policy work. Prior to joining TEC in 2008, he was Director of Environmental and Public Works Management for the City of Santa Monica, where he served for over 25 years. Craig has extensive experience designing and implementing energy programs and policies, which involve outreach strategies to key stakeholder groups, including creation of the Regional Energy Networks, implementation of Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Southern California Regional Energy Center Pilot, directing Santa Monica’s award-winning Sustainable City Plan, Solar Santa Monica Program, and Energy Independence Plan. Craig has played a key leadership role in shaping regulatory policies that have resulted in successful program implementation. Craig holds a B.A. in Sociology from UC Berkeley, and Master’s Degrees in Political Science and Latin American Studies from UCLA and in Public Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
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Allison Hart, PhD
SecretaryAllison is TEC’s Executive Vice President and serves on TEC’s Board of Directors. Allison provides management and oversight of program implementation with a focus on strategic planning, business development, operations, and leadership development. Prior to joining TEC, Allison was the City Manager for the City of Irvine where she served for 17 years. Prior to her work with the City of Irvine, Allison was the Executive Director of Human Resources for the City of Santa Ana. She has extensive experience leading teams to design and implement public purpose programs and startup organizations. Allison has a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A from The University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from USC.
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Michael Brown, PhD
MemberMichael Brown has worked in environmental management for almost 25 years. Currently a partner at Brown and Wilmanns Environmental LLC, he provides strategic and technical consulting to improve environmental performance in various industries. Previously, Brown directed the Environmental Assessment Program at Patagonia Inc., and prior to that he oversaw environmental programs for the State of Massachusetts and the City of Irvine. In addition to his current consulting activities, he is the case studies editor for the Journal of Industrial Ecology. He holds an MRP and a PhD in environmental health from Cornell University.
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Todd Campbell
MemberTodd Campbell is the Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Clean Energy Fuels, North America’s leader in clean transportation technology. Prior to his position at Clean Energy Fuels, he served as the Policy and Science Director for the Coalition for Clean Air, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring clean air for California. In addition to Campbell’s environmental and transportation expertise, he was elected to the Burbank City Council in 2003 and finished his first term of office as Mayor. He holds a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Southern California (USC). He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Clean Air and the Green Advisory Board for the California League of Conservation Voters.
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Charlie Carlson
MemberCharlie Carlson retired as Principal Consultant at Cottingham & Butler in 2020. He has over 50 years human capital consulting and executive experience throughout the United States, including a decade as a TEC HR consultant. Charlie was a partner in Carlson Dettmann Consulting and CEO of Survey Research Associates which was acquired by Gallup, Inc. and was head of human resources at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He holds a Masters in public policy and administration with a specialty in human resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA in political science and economics from the University of Illinois.
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Robert Keegan
ChairmanRobert Keegan is the managing partner of Keegan, Werlin & Pabian, LLP. He specializes in Energy, Regulatory, and Public Utility Law. Before entering private law practice in 1988, Robert was a commissioner for two terms at the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities from 1983–1988 and prior to that he was deputy regional counsel at the U.S. Dept. of Energy. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Gas Association and former president and current treasurer of the Society of Gas Lighting.
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Craig Perkins
PresidentCraig Perkins provides leadership, oversight and strategic input at TEC for all contracts, programs and policy work. Prior to joining TEC in 2008, he was Director of Environmental and Public Works Management for the City of Santa Monica, where he served for over 25 years. Craig has extensive experience designing and implementing energy programs and policies, which involve outreach strategies to key stakeholder groups, including creation of the Regional Energy Networks, implementation of Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Southern California Regional Energy Center Pilot, directing Santa Monica’s award-winning Sustainable City Plan, Solar Santa Monica Program, and Energy Independence Plan. Craig has played a key leadership role in shaping regulatory policies that have resulted in successful program implementation. Craig holds a B.A. in Sociology from UC Berkeley, and Master’s Degrees in Political Science and Latin American Studies from UCLA and in Public Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
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Allison Hart, PhD
SecretaryAllison is TEC’s Executive Vice President and serves on TEC’s Board of Directors. Allison provides management and oversight of program implementation with a focus on strategic planning, business development, operations, and leadership development. Prior to joining TEC, Allison was the City Manager for the City of Irvine where she served for 17 years. Prior to her work with the City of Irvine, Allison was the Executive Director of Human Resources for the City of Santa Ana. She has extensive experience leading teams to design and implement public purpose programs and startup organizations. Allison has a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A from The University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from USC.
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Michael Brown, PhD
MemberMichael Brown has worked in environmental management for almost 25 years. Currently a partner at Brown and Wilmanns Environmental LLC, he provides strategic and technical consulting to improve environmental performance in various industries. Previously, Brown directed the Environmental Assessment Program at Patagonia Inc., and prior to that he oversaw environmental programs for the State of Massachusetts and the City of Irvine. In addition to his current consulting activities, he is the case studies editor for the Journal of Industrial Ecology. He holds an MRP and a PhD in environmental health from Cornell University.
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Todd Campbell
MemberTodd Campbell is the Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Clean Energy Fuels, North America’s leader in clean transportation technology. Prior to his position at Clean Energy Fuels, he served as the Policy and Science Director for the Coalition for Clean Air, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring clean air for California. In addition to Campbell’s environmental and transportation expertise, he was elected to the Burbank City Council in 2003 and finished his first term of office as Mayor. He holds a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Southern California (USC). He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Clean Air and the Green Advisory Board for the California League of Conservation Voters.
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Charlie Carlson
MemberCharlie Carlson retired as Principal Consultant at Cottingham & Butler in 2020. He has over 50 years human capital consulting and executive experience throughout the United States, including a decade as a TEC HR consultant. Charlie was a partner in Carlson Dettmann Consulting and CEO of Survey Research Associates which was acquired by Gallup, Inc. and was head of human resources at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He holds a Masters in public policy and administration with a specialty in human resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA in political science and economics from the University of Illinois.