-Manage Colorado and New Mexico Transportation Electrification Plan (TEP) evaluation and reporting-Support TEP and electric vehicle (EV) related filings across Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas-Manage TEP stakeholder engagement in Colorado that has grown to more than 200 representatives from across the industry-Track clean transportation utility filings, legislation, and developments across jurisdictions to inform policies and filings.

• Advised and consulted with E Source utility members on demand-side management (DSM), demandresponse, and distributed energy resource program lifecycles including design, implementation,and evaluation.• Main expertise and specialization supported utilities setting decarbonization goals, expanding DSMportfolios to include beneficial electrification, and designing programs for widespreadtransportation electrification.• Provided extensive research, consulting services, and insights on how to increase electric vehicle (EV)adoption.• Managed and contributed to utility and state agency consulting projects on DSM and transportation electrification.

• Represented and supported the Customer Relations division of Loveland Water and Power utility. • Educated the public about Water & Power services including energy efficiency programs, water conservation programs, and electric vehicle programs.• Marketed and communicated energy efficiency and water conservation programs. • Worked with residential, commercial, and industrial customers to increase participation in conservation programs. • Created, reviewed and recommended improvements for press releases, brochures, websites and social media.• Member of the Colorado Energy Office – Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition. Helped develop workplace-charging policy for City of Loveland employees.

• Reported to the Electrification Coalition’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, and work closely with SAFE’s Policy Analysts and Manager of New Media.• Researched electric vehicle charging station utilization for case study research.• Analyzed energy usage and GHG reductions in the Northern Colorado deployment community. • Performed outreach & education for Drive Electric Northern Colorado (DENC), to develop and implement electric vehicle programs for the City of Fort Collins and City of Loveland. • Coordinated DENC’s events and education efforts.• Developed a deployment community criterion that measures cities’ willingness to adopt electric vehicles.• Maintained and grew partners throughout the region through phone calls, email, and in-person meetings• Launched the Northern Colorado Workplace Charging Challenge, partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy and local stakeholders.

M.A. in Political Science: Concentrations in Environmental Policy & Public Policy and AdministrationRelevant Coursework:• POLS 550- Advanced Public Administration• POLS 665- Public Policy Analysis• POLS 670- Politics of Environment and Sustainability• POLS 729- Political Theory and the Environment• POLS 739- International Environmental Politics• POLS 759- Environmental Policy and AdministrationResearch Methods/Skills:• Environmental Planning• Qualititative Methods (POLS 621)• Policy Analysis (POLS 665)• Statistical Methods (STATS 301)• Geospatial Applications in Natural Resources (NR 319)Master’s Professional Paper: Advisors- Dr. Sandra Davis and Dr. Susan Opp• “The Adoption of Sustainability Plans in Colorado Ski Towns: How Local Governments Can Save Their Communities and Our Slopes”Publications:• Ryan Odell and Dr. Kyle Saunders. “Sustainability, Colorado Ski Towns, and the Future of Our Slopes.” Global Environmental Sustainability Research Team 2013-2014: Using Case Studies to Promote Biodiversity and Conservation Management Within Sustainable Communities: Best Case Thinking for Curriculum Infusion. Colorado State University, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, (2014).

• Edited and graded student term papers • Maintained regular office hours to meet, mentor, and tutor students• Prepared and proctored examinations• Facilitated class lecture and review sessions• Managed course website and course materials using University software (RamCT)

Professional Ski Instructor: • Met with guests and clients for personal meet/greet and customer service• Trained in on-mountain safety and emergency response• Certified Professional Ski Instructor of America• Taught beginner to extreme terrain skiing and snowboardingCamp Counselor:• Organized and led a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities may include rock climbing, hiking, tennis, golf, swimming, paintball, dirt boarding, and fishing • Identified and responded to camper behavioral issues

• Reported directly to the Director of Product Development • Generated a market landscape and competitive analysis for greenhouse gas tracking software• Compiled research framework, discovered detailed criteria, and summarized finding with competitor rankings• Presented final research to the Business Development team and Marketing Executives• Competitive research and framework have been successfully incorporated as a part of the marketing infrastructure

• Understudy of Dr. Peter Pilewskie, NASA researcher, and aerosol specialist• Conducted research on Global Climate Change• Wrote thesis on Radiative Forcing and Cloud Albedo feedbacks, in order to examine the influence of aerosols on global climate change

• Reported directly to the Deputy Director of Development and Communications • Researched potential donors and secured operate capital for the organization• Completed thesis with a comprehensive case study on the effectiveness of environmental grants given to Nigerian environmental organizations whose goals are to mitigate environmental damage resulting from improper handling procedures of oil and natural gas. • Compiled global climate change literature to help in the creation of a climate change proposal to be sent to donors