As 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 […]
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Leah 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 […]
Vanida 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 […]
Jasmine 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. […]
Tim 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.
Don 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 […]
Nenetzin 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 […]
As 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 […]
As 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. […]
Art 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. […]
Kevin 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 […]
Udval 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 […]
Elsie 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 […]
Cassandra 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 […]
As 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 […]
Hanna 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 […]
Daniel 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 […]
Billie 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 […]
Monica 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, […]
Jamie is a Senior Project Coordinator 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 […]
As 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 […]
Audrey 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 […]
Orson 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.
Bianca 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 […]
Brennan 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 […]
As 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. […]
Bahar 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 […]
Quinn 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 […]
Owen 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 […]
Maddi 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 […]
Daniel 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 […]
Jennifer 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 […]