Jessica provides a critical point of connection between U.S. Energy Foundation’s (EF) state grantees, national partners, and federal policy priorities to ensure that the field is supported for maximum impact. She helps to craft and execute strategies that lead to durable support for clean energy solutions, at the intersection of state and federal work, by … Continued
As strategic communications is necessary to drive public support for ambitious climate policy action and mobilize key constituencies that will hold policymakers accountable over time, Andrew plays the key role of supervising regional staff, developing strategies, and raising resources to advance that vision. Andrew works with colleagues across U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) to develop and … Continued
Matthew designs and funds strategies that build authentic and durable local support for the development of clean energy generation, transmission capacity, and manufacturing infrastructure in local—primarily rural—communities across America. He works with colleagues at U.S. Energy Foundation (EF) and in the philanthropic community to prioritize resources among local venues, raise and align funding to support … Continued
Casie contributes a communications perspective to U.S. Energy Foundation’s (EF) state and regional strategies in the Southeast; manages the foundation’s state communications work and other regional communications contracts and grants; develops, tests, and shares guidance to advance key narratives across states and regions; connects state stories and national communications partners; and builds strong relationships and … Continued
Dena supports the execution of Clean Transportation team grants through meetings with grantees, consultants and funders; reviewing grant proposals; co-managing the program budget; drafting programmatic reports; managing projects; and maintaining communication with grantees and funders. Dena has previously served as a Country Engagement and Gender Analyst at the NDC Partnership Support Unit through the World Resources … Continued
Margrethe develops and funds policy strategies to achieve ambitious, equitable, and regionally-aligned policy goals in the power, transportation, climate, industry, and building sectors in the Midwest, a high-potential region for achieving meaningful policy progress. She works with internal and external partners to continually evaluate policies based on emissions-reduction potential, technical and market viability, and collaboration … Continued
Adriane supports the West team in planning and managing projects and budgets, making and administering grants, and working with advocates and other partners to execute strategies and projects. She manages projects within and outside the team, develops and implements systems and processes to facilitate internal and external collaboration, provides administrative support to the team, and … Continued
Maria manages all finance, budget, audit, and compliance matters throughout the entirety of the organization. This includes financial management, team and systems management, promoting bank and vendor relationships, financial communications, and financial planning and reporting. Maria takes on a cross-functional role between leadership, the Board of Directors, and Program, Policy, Communications, and Strategic Partnership teams … Continued
Briyana 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, Briyana is familiar with U.S. Energy Foundation’s (EF) funding areas and best practices in grantmaking, data management, and legal compliance. … Continued
Melissa supports the Northeast Office’s internal coordination, maintains the region’s budget, and works closely with other regional offices and headquarters to help enable an organized, efficient, and ambitious team. Melissa focuses on project and budget management, as well as grant management on the most complex grants in the region. She also runs weekly team meeting … Continued