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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Bringing a real-time energy experience to millions of utility customers to drive energy efficiency, decarbonization and electrification.

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Directly oversee medium to large innovative customer engagement and conservation projects with energy utilitiesCoordinate multi-partner research study on optimizing and equitable incentives to drive efficient/clean energy adoption in the U.S. & CanadaLead product strategy and roadmap for utility customer engagement solutions with software engineering teamDevelop and test new engagement solutions working with cross-functional partners across ICF, utilities, regulatory agencies… Show more Directly oversee medium to large innovative customer engagement and conservation projects with energy utilitiesCoordinate multi-partner research study on optimizing and equitable incentives to drive efficient/clean energy adoption in the U.S. & CanadaLead product strategy and roadmap for utility customer engagement solutions with software engineering teamDevelop and test new engagement solutions working with cross-functional partners across ICF, utilities, regulatory agencies, technology companies, & consumer advocacy organizations Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Serve as the lead for demand-side management behavioral offerings serving energy utilities and their residential and commercial customers.

Greater Boston

As the founding manager of ICF's behavioral energy team, my role was to grow our suite of customer engagement solutions for energy utilities and directly manage the delivery of those solutions. I managed multiple medium to large programs and pilots.

Greater Los Angeles Area

See Change blends social science and innovative design to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior change programs. When it comes to designing for humans, we believe in continuous learning through data and testing.Sample projects:--Designed RCT to test Time-of-Use Rate customer acquisition and behavior change strategies--Case studies on 12 energy efficiency and demand response initiatives at PG&E--White paper on applying behavioral insights for California Public Utilities… Show more See Change blends social science and innovative design to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior change programs. When it comes to designing for humans, we believe in continuous learning through data and testing.Sample projects:--Designed RCT to test Time-of-Use Rate customer acquisition and behavior change strategies--Case studies on 12 energy efficiency and demand response initiatives at PG&E--White paper on applying behavioral insights for California Public Utilities Commission Show less

New Haven, Ct

Coordinate graduate student research team for "The Influence of Novel Behavioral Strategies in Promoting the Diffusion of Solar Energy" project, funded by DOE Sunshot Initiative SEEDS program, Principal Investigators: Kenneth Gillingham (Yale) and Bryan Bollinger (Duke)- Team Lead developing guidebook on community marketing and behavioral strategies to accelerate residential solar adoption- Conduct qualitative field research and synthesize data for 3 year experimental study involving 58… Show more Coordinate graduate student research team for "The Influence of Novel Behavioral Strategies in Promoting the Diffusion of Solar Energy" project, funded by DOE Sunshot Initiative SEEDS program, Principal Investigators: Kenneth Gillingham (Yale) and Bryan Bollinger (Duke)- Team Lead developing guidebook on community marketing and behavioral strategies to accelerate residential solar adoption- Conduct qualitative field research and synthesize data for 3 year experimental study involving 58 CT towns and 20+ installers that resulted in 2100+ household solar installations and 16.5MW of solar- Coordinate work between project partners: research affiliates, CT Green Bank, and SmartPower Show less

Behavioral Economics, Dr. Shane Frederick and Dr. Florian Ederer (MGT 854)Science Communications, Paul Lussier (EVST 312)Strategic Communication for Sustainability, Executive MBA program, Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz (MGT 687E)

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Various consulting projects while pursuing my master's degree:Rocky Mountain Institute, NY REV Utility Regulation Performance-Based Incentives, Fall 2014SmartPower, Solar State Policy Network, Fall 2014Governor's Accord for a New Energy Future, Spring 2015NextGen Climate America, Clean Power Plan Public Comment, Fall 2015Virgin Earth Challenge, Spring 2016

New Haven, Ct

Advance knowledge and tools to empower communicators to more effectively understand and engage audiences on climate change.- Track and promote coverage of climate public opinion polling and research in 100+ outlets- Connect YPCCC's work to current events and strategize relevant messages and frames- Assist research projects on public climate knowledge, risk perceptions, decision-making and behavior

Brooklyn, Ny

Helped launch new BIT North America office in New York. BIT helps governments and organizations achieve social purpose goals through applied behavioral science. -- Launch prep for the flagship project "What Works Cities" with Bloomberg Philanthropies-- Led planning and development of the first cities-focused guide to randomized impact evaluations-- Independent research project on intervention design for environmental behaviors & policies-- Support North America Head and VP of… Show more Helped launch new BIT North America office in New York. BIT helps governments and organizations achieve social purpose goals through applied behavioral science. -- Launch prep for the flagship project "What Works Cities" with Bloomberg Philanthropies-- Led planning and development of the first cities-focused guide to randomized impact evaluations-- Independent research project on intervention design for environmental behaviors & policies-- Support North America Head and VP of Research & Evaluation Show less

Waltham, Ma

Oversaw implementation of sustainability programs at client colleges and universities. Partnered with engineering team to integrate behavior change, community engagement, and communication into energy and water efficiency programs. Managed $350K annually for sustainability projects and co-led $2mil+ EE projects with campus administrators, students, staff, and utility partners.- Client Management- Business Development- Program Design and Development- Strategic… Show more Oversaw implementation of sustainability programs at client colleges and universities. Partnered with engineering team to integrate behavior change, community engagement, and communication into energy and water efficiency programs. Managed $350K annually for sustainability projects and co-led $2mil+ EE projects with campus administrators, students, staff, and utility partners.- Client Management- Business Development- Program Design and Development- Strategic PlanningReceived Group Facilitation Training from Community at Work in February 2013. Show less

Waltham, Ma

- Developed, customized, implemented and evaluated sustainability and energy efficiency programs for schools- Acting Sustainability Manager at Brandeis University during institutional transition- Part of implementation team on $2 million+ energy efficiency programs, focusing on optimal performance from an operator and user perspective- Developed and conducted “Leadership for Sustainability” workshops and trainings for students and campus employees- Coordinated launch of SynergE… Show more - Developed, customized, implemented and evaluated sustainability and energy efficiency programs for schools- Acting Sustainability Manager at Brandeis University during institutional transition- Part of implementation team on $2 million+ energy efficiency programs, focusing on optimal performance from an operator and user perspective- Developed and conducted “Leadership for Sustainability” workshops and trainings for students and campus employees- Coordinated launch of SynergE Worcester initiative Show less

First employee of Sustainability & Behavior division at start-up company catering to higher education institutions seeking to be sustainability leaders in New England.- Conducted research on best practices in campus sustainability, write reports or present findings, and manage internal content management system- Specialized in comprehensive sustainability assessment and performance metrics- Coordinated assessment process at two universities resulting in achievement of Silver… Show more First employee of Sustainability & Behavior division at start-up company catering to higher education institutions seeking to be sustainability leaders in New England.- Conducted research on best practices in campus sustainability, write reports or present findings, and manage internal content management system- Specialized in comprehensive sustainability assessment and performance metrics- Coordinated assessment process at two universities resulting in achievement of Silver Rating from the premiere higher education sustainability assessment system STARS- Translated technical information for non-technical audiences Show less

I assisted with various aspects of development, research, strategic planning, and customer service at the Institute related to campus sustainability and responsible endowment practices. My projects included:- Launched research project on campus 50+ Green Revolving Funds (topic of my undergraduate honors thesis) and Alumni Green Funds to discover the successes and obstacles with these mechanisms for funding campus sustainability and energy efficiency projects. This research project grew… Show more I assisted with various aspects of development, research, strategic planning, and customer service at the Institute related to campus sustainability and responsible endowment practices. My projects included:- Launched research project on campus 50+ Green Revolving Funds (topic of my undergraduate honors thesis) and Alumni Green Funds to discover the successes and obstacles with these mechanisms for funding campus sustainability and energy efficiency projects. This research project grew after my departure, culminating in the "Greening the Bottom Line: The Trend Toward Green Revolving Funds on Campus" Report published in February 2011. - Managed the feedback process with school contacts on the College Sustainability Report Card 2010. Administered questionnaire with hundreds of respondents and conducted focus groups.- Integating feedback and improving the SEI research process and the Report Card- Communications and media relations- Helping to manage the Beyond Grades webinar series- Assisting with strategic planning for the organization Show less

Assisted Dr. Greg Weiss, Professor of Sociology, with a longitudinal study of the predictors of undergraduate student attitudes toward end-of-life decision-making. Presented preliminary results and paper at state, regional, and national conferences. Co-authored paper published in Vol. 60, No. 2/2009-2010 of OMEGA -- Journal of Death and Dying.

Verde Ventures is an investment fund managed by Conservation International to provide support for businesses that deliver environmental, socioeconomic and financial benefits. • Conducted Carbon Finance research to recommend opportunities diversify loan portfolio by participating in the carbon market• Managed investment data for $12mil fund in Grant Enterprise Management software

Master Of Environmental Management (Mem)

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