Sara is a Founding Advisor and one half of the spark that is Illume Advising, LLC. Co-created with fellow Founding Advisor, Anne Dougherty, Illume marries award-winning program design and implementation with recognized expertise in behavioral research and evaluation. Illume offers inspired and forward-thinking consulting at the rare intersection of insight and execution. Sara is an expert program designer, planner, and implementer. Sara takes the long view when working with clients to ensure sustainable and cost-effective programs and portfolios. With expertise spanning residential and small business programs, Sara leverages her award-winning implementation experience to guide her clients through the full program development cycle.Sara is a past Chair for the Board of Directors for the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP), serving on the board from 2009 to 2017. She was also a charter member of the Program for Evaluation and Analysis of Residential Lighting (PEARL), serving on the board from 2001 to 2007. In 2006, her efforts on behalf of the industry won her the federal government’s Michael C. Thompson award for her commitment to and excellence in the field of energy efficiency.Specialties: Energy Efficiency program evaluation, planning & design, administration and implementation. Contract management, planning and analysis, cost effectiveness screening, market channel and market transformation initiatives, staff management and coaching, research, program design and energy policy.
Listed skills include Energy Efficiency, Program Management, Research, Energy, and 22 others.