Matt Stephens-Rich Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh/Washington D.C.

- Expand technical support of EC to public and private fleets for increasing electrification options.- Coordinate EV and charging resource development, with education-forward tools and resources.- Develop impactful educational programming and curriculum that empowers a wide variety of audience in electrifying transportation.- Provide competitive insight to partners in developing and pursuing federal, state, and local funding opportunities that accelerate EV transition.- Lead coordination with close stakeholder partners to drive community-based outcomes and metrics of success.

Columbus, Oh/Washington D.C.

Lead implementation teams across various fleet, charging, and consumer adoption priorities; with a collective focus on finding scaled solutions for rapid electrification of the transportation sector. Programs include the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge, Development of the Dashboard for Rapid Vehicle Electrification, Fleet Consultancy Services, Workplace Charging Programs, and other priority efforts.

Columbus, Oh/Washington D.C.

Oversee implementation of Electrification Coalition programming, focused on rapid electric vehicle and charging adoption across public and private sectors to improve America's energy security and reduce emissions. This includes overseeing the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge, Smart Columbus, and other critical programming.

Columbus, Oh/Washington D.C. Metro Area

The Smart Columbus program is a US DOT funded initiative to fundamentally disrupt transportation culture in Columbus, OH by deploying a wide array of smart technologies and electric vehicles across consumers and fleets. As the local Electrification Coalition EV Specialist, I will provide technical support for planning and implementation of fleet EV deployment and charging infrastructure adoption.

Columbus, Ohio

Clean Fuels Ohio is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and efficient vehicles to the transportation industry, government, and the general public. I assist with various programs and initiatives that span various fuel types and technologies, including: Ohio Green Fleets, Ohio Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership, and Drive Electric Ohio. Each of these programs provides technical support to transportation professionals, advocates for sustainable transportation energy policies, and serves as a resource for fleets, policy makers, and the public.

Clean Fuels Ohio is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and efficient vehicles to the transportation industry, government, and the general public. I assist with various programs and initiatives that span various fuel types and technologies, including: Ohio Green Fleets, Ohio Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership, and Drive Electric Ohio. Each of these programs provides technical support to transportation professionals, advocates for sustainable transportation energy policies, and serves as a resource for fleets, policy makers, and the public.

Running Springs, California

The Pali Institute is an outdoor experiential education center in the San Bernardino National Forest. The Institute is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association for Experiential Education (AEE) - the only organization in the world to have this double accreditation. As an Outdoor Educator I taught students in various science and outdoor educational courses. My dedication to the curriculum allowed me to help in the redesign and creation of new course offerings, adding new educational depth. I also led individuals through group-building experiences on high and low ropes courses.

Cincinnati, Ohio

As a member of the New Media team, I helped create new messaging and outreach for the UC Foundation and UC Alumni Association. Across blog posts, web videos, and social media platforms, our team worked to keep Bearcat alumni and fans alike engaged and excited.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Energy And Environmental Policy

Activities and Societies: Public Affairs Student AssociationEnergy Policy

Bachelor Of Arts & Science, Communication

Activities and Societies: University of Cincinnati Marching Bearcat Band, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society, Public Relations.