Our dedicated and diverse staff is committed to tackling our region’s energy challenges by harnessing the economic opportunities presented by clean renewable energy. Meet our staff below and meet our Board of Directors here.
Executive Director
Stephen Smith
Executive Director
Dr. Stephen A. Smith has over 35 years of experience affecting positive change for the environment. Since 1993, Dr. Smith has led the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) as its Executive Director.
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Staff
Ben Adams
Transmission Advocacy Fellow at the Rocky Mountain Institute
Chris Carnevale
Climate Advocacy Director
Stan Cross
Electric Transportation Director
James Fall
Finance Director
Serena Golden
Creative Content Manager
Rachel Grillo
Senior Director of Development and Operations
Carynton Howard
Climate Advocacy Coordinator
Kyle James
Senior Development and Data Manager
Dory Larsen
Senior Electric Transportation Program Manager
Janet Miller
Electric Transportation Manager
Eddy Moore
Decarbonization Director
JT Neal
Decarbonization Advocacy Consultant
Tracy O'Neill
Decarbonization Advocacy Coordinator
Heather Pohnan
Senior Energy Policy Manager
Michelle Powell
Director of Personnel
Amy Rawe
Communications Director
Shelley Robbins
Senior Decarbonization Manager
Ashleigh Sherman
Digital Communications Manager
Maggie Shober
Research Director
Jennifer Stachowski
Accounting Manager
Amy Vaden
Senior Development and Content Manager
Pearl Eva Walker
Civil Engagement Consultant
Stacey Washington
Clean Energy and Equity Director
Reed Winckler
Communications Coordinator