Experience

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  New York Solar Energy Industries Association

  • Albany, NY

  • Executive Director

    • Nov 2021 - Feb 2023
    • Albany, NY

    • Advanced the distributed solar industry by advocating to decision-makers; executing official comments, testimonies, and press statements; and serving as the public face of NYSEIA• Directed lobbyists, contractors, and staff and coordinated with partners/allies to achieve legislative, regulatory, and policy improvements benefitting the clean energy marketplace• Led internal Policy Committees to build consensus on solar industry priorities and objectives• Created and implemented a strategic plan for organizational growth and resource allocation; restructured the annual/campaign budgeting processes to maintain responsible financial oversight• Accomplished a 25%+ income growth rate generated through membership and event revenue

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  Sustainable Energy Advantage, LLC

  • Framingham, MA

  • Principal Analyst

    • Feb 2020 - Nov 2021
    • Framingham, MA

    • Analyzed evolving clean energy policies and markets across New York and New England, providing reliable reports and actionable insights• Contributed to clean energy cost data analysis and market modeling; integrated policy analytics with retail, wholesale, and renewable energy credit price forecasting• Developed timely deliverables for a range of clients including energy brokers, developers, government agencies, environmental nonprofits, and other clean energy stakeholders

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  Alliance for Clean Energy New York

  • United States
  • Services for Renewable Energy
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director, Communications & Membership

    • May 2016 - Dec 2019

    • Communicated industry and coalition positions and advocated for policy and process changes to a broad array of audiences including state and local officials, media, and other stakeholders• Synthesized sources on clean energy policies and programs; developed regular reports to apprise and enhance the efforts of ACE NY members and environmental organizations• Recruited allies, supporters, and champions of clean energy; led diverse work groups; and coordinated advocacy events to amplify messaging with key partners and grassroots advocates• Accomplished a 78%+ dues income growth rate, increased event income revenue, and pro-actively managed a membership base of over 85 clean energy companies and nonprofits

  • Office Manager

    • Feb 2016 - May 2016

    • Developed ACE NY annual/project budgets and financial grant reports • Managed organizational website, social media, vendor relations, and day-to-day office activities• Supervised staff, interns, fellows, and consultants and assisted Executive Director with all matters

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  University at Albany, SUNY

  • Teaching Assistant / Peer Mentor

    • Jan 2015 - May 2016

    • Educated, tutored, and mentored students in “NYS Power Dialogue,” “Climate Change Law & Policy: Domestic and International,” and “Current Controversies in American Politics” • Collaborated with faculty members to develop curriculum and course activities • Moderated NYS Power Dialogue multi-university eventCourses: NY Power Dialogue; Climate Change Law & Policy: Domestic and International; Current Controversies in American Politics