Mohammad drives and ensures the quality of the accounting and finance operations at U.S. Energy Foundation (EF), working closely with the Senior Director of Finance to execute the strategic direction for financial management, accounting, and budgeting through joint coordination and oversight of a team of accounting colleagues. He continuously assesses the structure and delivery of … Continued
Katie manages daily operations, annual planning, long-term planning, and organizational budgeting for the organization. This includes synthesizing and reviewing program strategy, managing operations-related consultants, reviewing and approving a limited set of grant proposals, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of budgets, and serving as a board liaison. Most recently, Katie served as the Chief Operating Officer … Continued
Stephanie supports the efficiency of grantmaking processes and systems for multiple departments, grantees, and applicants at U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) and provides assistance at multiple stages of the grants lifecycle. As a point of contact and partner to program colleagues, Stephanie is familiar with EF’s funding areas and best practices in grantmaking, data management, and … Continued
Maggie manages the payroll functions of U.S. Energy Foundation, ensuring payroll, benefits, and related taxes/fees are processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory and accounting requirements for employees located in 25+ states. Most recently, Maggie worked as a Payroll Manager at Motive Energy Telecommunications, where she managed the day-to-day payroll operations required to … Continued
We are pleased to introduce the newest members of the U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) Board of Directors. At a time that is crucial to climate and clean energy progress, we are excited to have them serving on our board. Their expertise in community engagement, business, communications, public affairs, and energy policy, finance, will bring valuable … Continued
Chad Boettcher is Co-Founder and President of the Impact Guild, a global professional network of people using media, art, and entertainment for social good and healthy democracy. Chad also is the Founder and President of True North—a boutique property design, management, and advisory firm. Previously, Chad led social impact and public affairs programming at top media … Continued
Kelly Speakes-Backman leads public affairs activities, including government relations and corporate brand, for Invenergy, an American-based multinational power generation development and operations company. The company develops, builds, owns, and operates power generation, transmission, and energy storage projects, including wind, solar, and natural gas power generation. Prior to this, Kelly served as Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary … Continued
Jennifer Park supports the Strategic Partnerships team by serving as project manager for events and special projects and assisting with research, drafting correspondence, and producing program-related materials. Most recently, Jennifer worked with MoveOn.org as Director of Philanthropy. Jennifer has also worked with various other nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.
Brendan collaboratively develops the strategy and supports the execution of the Local Power Program’s state-level efforts, including internal and external stakeholder engagement and alignment; grantmaking; contract administration and management; campaign and project development; developing material for proposals, reports, and other written materials; and tracking and evaluation of performance indicators. Brendan has spent almost 20 years … Continued
