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