In 2021, we established an advisory board to bring together industry leaders, partner representatives, solar experts, and others who are working for a more sustainable planet and a more just world. The work of the advisory board is to help better inform our work, provide feedback on various matters, raise awareness of the MREA’s initiatives, and expand our efforts to build a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and well-trained workforce ready to join a growing industry as a skilled renewable energy professional.
Bako AmbiandaChairman & CEO of Labacorp Group of Companies (LGC) https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakoambianda/Ambianda |
Chris BrownSr. Manager of Project Development at Q CELLS North America https://www.linkedin.com/in/browncy/Brown |
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Lisa DeMarcoPrincipal Consultant & Founder of Climate Tech Marketing, LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-l-demarco/DeMarco |
John FarrellCo-Director of Institute for Local Self-Reliance & Director of Energy Democracy Initiative https://www.linkedin.com/in/guruofdistributedenergy/Farrell |
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Bridget FrenchEnergy, Climate, and Change Leader | Certified Coach, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetkfrench/French |
Ava GibsonHead of Sales at Blue Planet Energy Systems, LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-gibson-7b030987/Gibson |
Marshall GreenGlobal Vice President of Intellectual Property at Esdec https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-green-7b808a38/Green |
Geoff GreenfieldFounder and Chief Executive Officer at Third Sun Solar https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-greenfield-595a406/Greenfield |
Bob HattierBusiness Representative at IBEW Local 134 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-hattier-a878041b/Hattier |
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Elizabeth HittmanSenior Manager of Illinois Solar for All at Elevate https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-hittman-aa86371b/Hittman |
Bee Hui YehPlan C Advisor, The Power of We https://www.linkedin.com/in/bee-hui-yeh-99882512/Hui Yeh |
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Melanie KenderdinePrincipal at Energy Futures Initiative https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-kenderdine-b13bb7bb/Kenderdine |
Amna KhanDirector, Stewardship & Partnerships, Policy & BICEP Network at Ceres, Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amnakhan75/Khan |
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Mark KleinPresident at Gimme Shelter Construction https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-klein-39a804b/Klein |
Kathy KuntzDane Co. Office of Energy & Climate Change https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathykuntz/Kuntz |
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Richard LawrenceProgram Director at Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardllawrence/Lawrence |
Megan LevyResilience Strategist at State of Wisconsin, Office of Energy Innovation https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-levy-9a472010/Levy |
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Edith MakraDirector of Environmental Initiatives at Metropolitan Mayors Caucus https://www.linkedin.com/in/edithmakra/Makra |
Jennifer MartinUniversity of Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, Champaign, IL https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-a124734/Martin |
Steve MelinkFounder & Chairman at Melink Corporation https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-melink-95386b/Melink |
Kelsey MisbrenerManaging Editor at Solar Power World https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-misbrener/Misbrener |
Vikki MuthukumaresanSystems Engineer, Energy Storage & Solar at Panasonic https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki-m/Muthukumaresan |
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Jeremy NilesProduct Manager at Generac Energy Technology https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyniles/Niles |
Ben PasserSenior Program Officer, Midwest Climate and Energy at McKnight Foundation https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpasser/Passer |
Lissa PawlischCERT Coordinator at UM Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-pawlisch/Pawlisch |
Pam RitgerMilwaukee Program Director and Staff Attorney at Clean Wisconsin https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-m-ritger/Riger |
Debra RowePresident at US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-rowe-589bb65/Rowe |
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Zach SchalkIndiana Program Director at Solar United Neighbors https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschalk/Schalk |
Sarah SindermanSales Manager at Fronius https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sinderman-71540424/Sinderman |
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Erin Stojan-RuccoloPolicy and Strategic Issues Management Advisor at Midcontinent Independent System Operator https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinstojanruccolo/Stojan-Ruccolo |
Becca WardDeputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-ward-a0970840/Ward |
Mike ZanilloClimate Policy Advocate at Lake County Chapter of Citizen's Climate Lobby https://www.linkedin.com/in/zanillo/Zanillo |