Angela is dedicated to making a tangible impact in the fight against climate change by developing and guiding practical, effective CCS projects. She is the Director of Concept Development at Carbon America, where she has led Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects for over four years. She focuses on commercialization, risk assessment, and securing federal and state funding, including the successful CarbonSAFE Phase III project in southern Colorado. She has also held the role of Senior Project Execution Manager at Carbon America, allowing her to gain expertise in the construction and execution of early-stage CCS projects. Previously, Angela was a Navy Civilian Program Manager for seven years, improving Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense capabilities of Navy and Coast Guard surface ships. She also spent four years in private industry on other defense projects for the Air Force and Marine Corps. Angela holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of South Carolina and is Project Management Professional certified.