Taper is a recognized statewide leader in the effort to create a thriving environment and low-carbon economy. We design effective programs, successfully activate communities, forge mutually beneficial partnerships and influence policy to advance equitable, climate-smart initiatives.

At Wefunder, we help anyone invest in what they believe in – to vote with their dollars on what our society should fund. As a Public Benefit Corporation, we’ve already helped thousands of founders secure funding, with a goal to fund 20,000 more founders by 2029. In 2021 alone, $236 Million was invested in startups on Wefunder, and over $5 Billion has been invested in startups after their first raise with us. We are committed to educating new investors with plain language, in order to… Show more At Wefunder, we help anyone invest in what they believe in – to vote with their dollars on what our society should fund. As a Public Benefit Corporation, we’ve already helped thousands of founders secure funding, with a goal to fund 20,000 more founders by 2029. In 2021 alone, $236 Million was invested in startups on Wefunder, and over $5 Billion has been invested in startups after their first raise with us. We are committed to educating new investors with plain language, in order to make investing more accessible and democratized, while nurturing founders with mentorship, community, and inspiration.With retail and accredited investors alike, we help more scrappy, hungry risk-takers take their shot to move our world in a better direction; because we believe that leveling the playing field increases all of our wealth, and that investing in dreams - win or lose - benefits us all. Show less

• Review energy efficiency projects to determine utility incentive and rebate feasibility.• Educate large commercial customers, including data centers, hospitals, hotels, etc, on how to effectively use CA utility incentive programs.• Train energy services companies and contractors how to participate in CA utility programs and link said companies to project opportunities.• Conduct facility assessments with energy engineers to identify potential savings opportunities.• Act as… Show more • Review energy efficiency projects to determine utility incentive and rebate feasibility.• Educate large commercial customers, including data centers, hospitals, hotels, etc, on how to effectively use CA utility incentive programs.• Train energy services companies and contractors how to participate in CA utility programs and link said companies to project opportunities.• Conduct facility assessments with energy engineers to identify potential savings opportunities.• Act as project manager for roll out of specific energy efficiency measures in San Diego Gas & Electric service area. Show less

• Prepared and presented energy project proposals and energy savings reports for prospective clients.• Prepared grants applications, utility rebate program applications, and applications for receiving financing for projects.• Reviewed client utility data to model historical energy usage and forecast impact of energy efficiency projects on energy consumption and spend.• Reviewed utility bills and prepared rate comparisons to ensure clients are on most appropriate rate… Show more • Prepared and presented energy project proposals and energy savings reports for prospective clients.• Prepared grants applications, utility rebate program applications, and applications for receiving financing for projects.• Reviewed client utility data to model historical energy usage and forecast impact of energy efficiency projects on energy consumption and spend.• Reviewed utility bills and prepared rate comparisons to ensure clients are on most appropriate rate schedule.• Managed energy savings projects for Fortune 500 companies including Target, Mckesson, Hitachi, and the Toyota Group. Show less

• Consulted and developed freight transportation solutions for 100+ importers and exporters in the Western Area of US.• Used spatial data to plan the routing and operations for import and export shipments to over 40 countries.• Used GIS to track container shipments from origin to final destination.• Incorporated GIS data to monitor and improve the resiliency of customer's supply chains.

While in graduate school at USC, I worked for the USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Management Program and Research Center. The Program and Center were very much in its infancy when I joined. I worked closely with the Executive Director on a myriad of startup tasks, including fundraising, recruiting students, event planning, and program design. I was the main point of contacts for students enrolled in the Program and for companies participating in Center activities.

I created an English program for a South Korean school and helped train other teachers how to deliver the lessons to their students. I also taught several classes at the school to students ranging from 8-16 years old.

I taught beekeeping and how to harvest honey in a rural Paraguayan village. I worked with several leaders in the community to acquire beekeeping materials and educational resources to conduct training sessions for members of the community.