About
Professional Profile
As a certified energy management professional and strategic clean energy executive, I bring over 15 years of experience driving decarbonization initiatives at global scale.
Professional Certifications:
- Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP)
- Certified Demand Side Management Professional (CDSM)
- Certified Efficiency Sales Professional (ESP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
My expertise spans renewable energy integration, demand-side management, and building sustainable partnerships that create lasting environmental and economic impact.
Currently serving as Founder and Principal of Avida Energy LLC, I provide strategic guidance to businesses and institutions on comprehensive decarbonization pathways. My work focuses on facilitating cross-sector partnerships between technology innovators, investors, and implementation partners to solve complex energy transition challenges.
My Skills
I believe in the fact that learning never stops and I am interested in learning new technologies and skills that will help me design better outcomes for my clients.
Experience
2022 - Present
AVIDA ENERGY, LLC
Founder & Principal
Leading a purpose-driven consulting firm specializing in decarbonization and clean energy solutions. Providing strategic guidance on comprehensive decarbonization pathways while facilitating partnerships between technology innovators, investors, and implementation partners.
2022 - 2024
ECOLOGY ACTION
vice president, strategic development
Spearheaded development of new business lines and strategic partnerships, leading research and implementation of cutting-edge clean energy technologies for utility programs.
2020 - 2021
RATIO INSTITUTE
cofounder & Principal
Cofounded independent non-profit organization focused on accelerating measurable sustainability in the food retail industry, developing industry partnerships and performance-based sustainability frameworks.
2013 - 2020
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
global director, energy management
Led enterprise energy management strategy across US, Canada, and UK operations, managing $200 million annual utility costs and $20+ million energy efficiency capital budget across 500+ facilities.
2007 - 2013
PORTLAND ENERGY CONSERVICATION, INC
key account manager
Managed national grocery industry relationships and over $30 million in energy efficiency projects, working with Fortune 1000 customers to achieve sustainability goals.
Board & Advisory Leadership
- Cofounder & Board Member | Refrigerants Emissions Elimination Forum (REEF)
- Cofounder & Board Member | North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council
- Strategic Advisor | Therm (HVAC solutions)
- Strategic Advisor | Apala Group (clean energy transition)