Scott Willis Email & Phone Number

Experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of project delivery and work in the civic & social organization industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Public Speaking, Facilitation, Fundraising, and Management. Strong program and project management professional with a Master of Arts (MA) with Distinction focused in Cultural Anthropology from University of Otago. I serve as a trustee on the Cosy Homes Trust. I am chairperson of the Energy Committee at the Otago Chamber of Commerce. I am a member of the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group by the Electricity Authority.I work as Willis Advisory on energy innovation and a range of climate solutions and as a Climate Navigator Associate.I am a member of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association and the Green Building Council.Previous work history:I moved from from the academic world to practical action in 2008, as a founding member and manager of the Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust. I was responsible for navigating the challenges of establishing and maintaining a small charitable NGO working to create local climate solutions. In late 2009 my main work was project management of Blueskin Energy and the Blueskin Wind Development and I was appointed General Manager of the Trust's charitable company Blueskin Energy Ltd. In late 2017, working with P2Power I launched the Blueskin Energy Network - a local peer-to-peer smart grid. I was also responsible for the development and construction of NZ's first Climate Safe House, a collaborative project built in 2019 and owned by Blueskin Energy Ltd. I am passionate about community, collaborative effort and confronting the climate change challenge.

Listed skills include Policy Analysis, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Community Development, and 20 others.

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