UPDATE, March 17, 2021: Update: On March 16 in Atlanta, eight people were gunned down, six of whom were women of Asian descent. We are grieving these deaths along with the rest of the country and condemn all forms of racially and ethnically-motivated violence. Energy Foundation remains committed to working in solidarity with our partners … Continued
Gentry Higgins administers the Energy Optimization Program. She is the center point for the program, working with grantees, consultants, and funders to drive building decarbonization work forward. She manages the program budget, reviews grant proposals, and drafts reports. She collaborates and coordinates with other Energy Foundation teams and external partners, all to address the building sector … Continued
We are deeply disturbed by the alarming events that unfolded today at the U.S. Capitol. Actions by violent rioters seeking to overturn the results of the presidential election are a threat to our democracy and must be rejected outright. What we witnessed today was the result of an ongoing disinformation campaign that seeks to stoke … Continued
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At Energy Foundation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are top organizational commitments. Systemic racism is ubiquitous in our society. It is our responsibility to work to actively uproot it and create equitable systems that support people to flourish. Recognizing the interconnected nature of all forms of oppression, we continually assess and adjust our work and … Continued
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Tiauna George leads grantmaking and contracting operations, systems, and data. She is responsible for creating and executing the policies and procedures to ensure the efficient processing of grants and contracts, ensuring timeliness, quality, and compliance. In collaboration with members of the Operations and Program teams, she facilitates the design, development, and implementation of all grant-tracking … Continued
Mae Patterson supports Human Resources, serving as the first point of contact for employees and applicants, providing outstanding customer service in answering questions and trouble-shooting issues. She also runs Human Resources administrative processes across the employee lifecycle. Prior to joining Energy Foundation, Mae served as a Human Resources representative for Kyocera Document Solutions in California. … Continued
This week, the environmental movement lost a great leader much too soon with the passing of Cecil Corbin-Mark, the Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives at WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Cecil worked tirelessly to ensure that people of color and low-income residents were directly and purposely involved in the development of policies that … Continued
U.S. Energy Foundation recently welcomed new leadership to its board of directors: Rose McKinney-James has been named board chair and Nicole Systrom is vice chair. Their election to these roles coincides with a landmark update to the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Rose is the Managing Principal of Energy Works LLC and McKinney-James & Associates, … Continued