Manager, Technology Partnerships

• Aug 2022 - Present

I lead Olivine’s multi-faceted scope of responsibilities on the multi-year CEC-sponsored CalFlexHub initiative, including dynamic pricing delivery and management of several DER demonstration pilot projects. I also develop and maintain relationships with DER technology vendors and coordinate integrations within Olivine’s ClimateResponse program. And I Contribute to enterprise and program-level business strategy and planning, as well as direct and manage day-to-day core program processes and contributing staff resources.

Senior Client Success Manager

• Mar 2022 - May 2022

In my role as Client Success Manager, I ensured that Energy Hub was maintaining quality product and service delivery for our electric utility clients and the customer households they served. Specifically, I led ongoing conversations and account management duties with our electric utility clients to make sure the internet connected home energy management devices, e.g., smart thermostats, electric vehicle chargers, etc., were able to perform electric utility grid reliability services (demand response), as well as meet household customer expectations around program incentives and smart device uptime.

Senior Project Manager

• Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

In my role at Packetized Energy I worked toward scaling up the deployment of climate and clean energy solutions that achieve equitable, durable and cost effective outcomes. I managed a California Energy Commission (CEC) bulk-funded technology demonstration and scaling project, "Get Nimble, Cali!" In my role at Packetized Energy I worked toward scaling up the deployment of climate and clean energy solutions that achieve equitable, durable and cost effective outcomes. I managed a California Energy Commission (CEC) bulk-funded technology demonstration and scaling project, "Get Nimble, Cali!"

Senior Manager, Distributed Energy Resources

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

Senior Project Manager

• Aug 2017 - Jan 2021

I led several emerging clean energy technology demonstration pilots, research initiatives and programs across the spectrum of distributed energy resources (DER) technologies. DERs included flexible demand response, smart energy efficiency, energy storage, and smart electric vehicle charging. Specific projects and programs I managed included managing the Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Innovation Onramp program, completing a multi-year, CEC EPIC-funded demand response and storage demonstration pilot that developed a blueprint for behind the meter demand response and storage resources to earn monetized value by bidding as flexible portfolios into the wholesale electricity market operated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), and managing an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market research study for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). I also served as a technical scoring judge for the 2020 California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development (“CalSEED”) Initiative innovation concept and business-entrepreneur incubator program.And I conduct direct-report managing responsibilities and provide career mentoring for mid- and early-stage managers and associates.

Senior Regulatory Analyst

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Co-led the ongoing California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) initiative to refine and unify cost effectiveness in the Integrated Distributed Energy Resources (IDER) proceeding. This included annual updating of avoided costs, accurate accounting of the marginal costs of electric utility-sector greenhouse gas mitigation, and incorporating more precise impact measurements regarding grid, environmental and socio-economic impacts from the deployment of clean, distributed energy resources. Led the cost-effectiveness regulatory review of California's investor-owned utilities’ 2018-2022 demand response program applications. Coordinated ongoing CPUC and California grid-system operator (CAISO) inter-agency efforts regarding demand response program planning, resource adequacy accounting and wholesale energy market rules and operations.

Energy Policy Analyst

• Sep 2008 - Feb 2016

Managed NRDC California advocacy on demand response, distributed storage, electric vehicle-to-grid and net energy metering (NEM) policy. Provided input on strategic NRDC advocacy priorities for renewable energy deployment policies, including EPA Clean Power Plan implementation, federal tax credits (e.g. ITC, PTC), state RPS’s and net metering. Co-managed a clean jobs accounting and media-communications campaign with NRDC sister organization, Environmental Entrepreneurs from 2012 to 2014. Co-led a coalition of clean energy, business and environmental advocates in a successful solar deployment policy campaign in New York State spanning 2010 to 2013, culminating in the “NY-Sun Initiative” that began official implementation in 2013.

Project Manager

• Nov 2005 - Jul 2008

Led program development and implementation of “Greening the Bronx”, a $10 million project that planted 5,000 street trees to mitigate ground-level air pollution and reduce local urban heat island effect that causes higher demand for air-conditioning and electricity demand. Researched and implemented energy efficiency and demand reduction opportunities for organizations in health care and high-tech industry sectors throughout New York State. Led analytical research on the economic and environmental impacts of state appliance standards with the NY Dept. of State (the implementing authority) for lighting products and consumer electronics authorized under the New York State Appliance Efficiency Law of 2005.

Campus Energy Conservation Outreach Assistant

• Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

Communicated with building managers, staff, and students about energy efficiency and energy conservation projects from the U-M Energy Star Partnership Program. Modeled over thirty campus building utility profiles to identify cost- and energy-saving investment opportunities. Communicated with building managers, staff, and students about energy efficiency and energy conservation projects from the U-M Energy Star Partnership Program. Modeled over thirty campus building utility profiles to identify cost- and energy-saving investment opportunities.

Summer Intern - Public Power Institute

• Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

Monitored effects on tree growth from increased air pollution in the Spruce-Fir rainforest on Clingmans’ Dome of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Studied avian and bat ecological interactions at TVA Buffalo Mountain Wind Farm. Monitored effects on tree growth from increased air pollution in the Spruce-Fir rainforest on Clingmans’ Dome of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Studied avian and bat ecological interactions at TVA Buffalo Mountain Wind Farm.

Summer Intern - IL EPA Office of Pollution Prevention

• May 2002 - Aug 2002

Presented a ten-year energy and waste reduction plan to hospital management following a ten-week direct engagement period with department managers. Communicated risks of child lead poisoning and asthma detection to community residents as a volunteer for the Hospital’s Environmental Health and Community Action Department. Presented a ten-year energy and waste reduction plan to hospital management following a ten-week direct engagement period with department managers. Communicated risks of child lead poisoning and asthma detection to community residents as a volunteer for the Hospital’s Environmental Health and Community Action Department.