Leena Jones supports the grantmaking processes and team members to evaluate and implement creative solutions to improve post-award administration, compliance, and fiscal management of grants. She works closely with Program staff, Operations staff, and the Finance team, and maintains effective relationships with grantees and vendors. Leena previously supported grantees and program officers by processing grants … Continued
Marie Liu guides EF’s strategies to build public support for clean energy and climate policies in California, a state that has driven innovative and urgent climate policy—and must continue to do so. Working in the state and in close partnership with EF’s West Region staff, consultants, grantees, advocates, and funder partners, Marie designs and funds … Continued
Flora Adamian supports EF’s Building Decarbonization Program by making and administering grants, and by working with advocates to execute strategies and projects. Flora arranges meetings with grantees, consultants, and funders; manages the program budget; reviews grant proposals; and manages incoming communications and requests to the team. Additionally, she provides administrative support to the team and … Continued
As part of the Executive Assistants team, Auri Knight provides a broad range of administrative support for the Vice Presidents of Policy and States and Regions, and the Senior Advisor to EF, primarily through scheduling and calendar management. Auri has over a decade of experience in administrative work, most recently at Sage Therapeutics, where she … Continued
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The first time you are evacuated from your home—whether for a hurricane, wildfire, or another weather-related threat—it’s an experience that burns in your memory. You associate it with a season. A smell. A phone call. It happened to me in 2020, when I was ordered to evacuate my home in the path of the Lefthand … Continued
Diana assists on communications projects that support the work of the Strategic Partnerships team and, in some cases, the organization as a whole, helping to advance EF’s fundraising and branding efforts. Diana utilizes skills in writing and editing, photo research, project management, website maintenance, PowerPoint design, data management tools, and systems operations. This fall, Diana … Continued
Heather supports a variety of projects and assignments related to the cultivation and stewardship of EF funders. Overseeing a portfolio of funders and prospects across various program areas, Heather engages directly with funders, tracks funder engagement, drafts materials, and contributes to meeting and event planning. Most recently, Heather served as a Donor Relations Director with … Continued
Sage Bedell is a member of EF’s Grants Management team. With expertise in grants management systems, Sage provides invaluable partnership to the team and Program staff. He researches new system features, identifies areas for system improvement, and assists in managing the development roadmap. In addition to his system management responsibilities, Sage develops training programs, documentation, … Continued
Jessica supports the efficiency of grantmaking processes and systems for multiple departments, grantees, and applicants, and provides assistance at multiple stages of the grants lifecycle. As a point of contact and partner to program colleagues, Jessica is familiar with the foundation’s funding areas and best practices in grantmaking, data management, and legal compliance. Most recently, … Continued