Our Team

Ade leads the design of digital tools at BDC’s The Switch Is On initiative, simplifying how consumers connect with decarbonization solutions to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. He is part of the Digital Products Team who cross-pollinate with other internal departments in order to provide delightful software solutions. Before joining BDC, for over a decade, Ade served as a consultant working with brands like Nike, NASA, and Daimler Trucks North America, creating technology-driven products and experiences. Outside of work, Ade loves to travel (literally anywhere), surfing, and all adrenaline-fueled activities.

Allison focuses on campaign strategy, coalition work and lobbying in New York State, on everything from thermal energy networks to equitable building decarbonization legislation. Before joining BDC, Allison worked as a Senior Campaign Representative for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, campaigning to decarbonize NY’s electric grid. Outside of work, Allison enjoys biking around NYC!

Amy leads a team of policy researchers and subject matter experts who collect and disseminate best practices for scaling up the managed transition away from building-related pollution. She has held positions with local government agencies and consulting firms for more than 20 years, working to optimize climate action through knowledge sharing, behavior change and technology implementation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Energy Management and Design and a master’s degree in Water Resources Policy and Planning. Outside of work, she describes herself as a tree-hugging, sports-loving bibliophile with a not-so-secret love of social science fiction.

André leads the development of BDC’s digital solutions, including The Switch Is On website and interactive tools that guide homeowners, renters, and contractors in going electric. With a background in software and product leadership across sectors like retail and finance, André is now focused on applying technology innovation to decarbonize buildings. When not immersed in the digital world or a good book, André enjoys joining his dog on long hikes, then returning to a comfortable home powered by modern electric appliances.

Andrew manages the back end of BDC’s websites and digital tools, focusing on content updates, enhancing user experience, and optimizing data analytics to track and improve site performance across all properties. Before joining BDC, Andrew worked in digital marketing and web management, specializing in website performance and search engine optimization. Andrew enjoys watching anime and cooking for friends and family outside of work.

Ania leads the BDC’s work on thermal energy networks (TENs). She guides coalitions on legislative and regulatory strategy, education and outreach, and workforce development. Her networks span the nation and include advocates, lawmakers, organizers, workers, and investors. Before joining BDC, Ania co-founded a management consulting firm for nonprofits and led community organizing for climate action. She is Board President of the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET), HEETLabs, and a board member of the Massachusetts Building Electrification Accelerator. When not decarbonizing the world, she is riding her bike outdoors or spending time with her family.

Anita manages a team of dynamic marketers leading The Switch is On campaign to inspire consumers to adopt home electrification. Before joining BDC, Anita dedicated her career to helping people understand the impact of climate change and finding solutions to protect our planet. She gained this experience managing various marketing and communication campaigns at Pacific Gas & Electric, California Academy of Sciences, and the Sierra Club. Outside of work, Anita enjoys zipping around in her electric vehicle and taking her family to community festivals and outdoor adventures.

Ashley organizes, manages, and leads key research and relationships within the BDC’s thermal energy networks initiatives and broader policy efforts. She organizes a national coalition of thermal energy network advocates and fosters partnerships that introduce neighborhood-scale building decarbonization to new audiences, particularly in the crucial worlds of real estate and development. Prior to BDC, Ashley implemented the Urban Land Institute’s Net Zero Imperative and established the ESG department at LivCor. When she’s not working on decarbonizing the built world, Ashley enjoys spending time outdoors with her two boys and experimenting with growing food using everyday seeds from the food we eat.

Beckie oversees political strategy and execution and coalition building to advance climate policy and equitable building decarbonization in California. Prior to joining the BDC, Beckie worked for nearly ten years on energy programs for CCAs, such as MCE and East Bay Community Energy. Beckie has also worked at both the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission, in addition to overseeing Distributed Energy Resources Programs at the Center for Sustainable Energy. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and enjoys spending time with her dog, cat, and chickens, adventuring in the outdoors, or reading a good book.

Brian focuses on advancing building decarbonization initiatives and leading the regulatory agenda across Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. He coordinates legislative campaigns, builds coalitions, and forges partnerships with policymakers to support state and regional priorities. Before joining BDC, Brian managed strategic campaigns at the Energy Foundation, where he spearheaded clean energy legislation and defended key climate policies. Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time outdoors and using his favorite electric appliance, the electric grill.

Celine oversees contractor and customer experience at BDC for The Switch Is On in California and Washington. She is part of the customer experience and marketing team, and works on equitable recruitment, training, and management of contractors. Before joining BDC, Celine helped startups in the clean energy space develop customer support and success processes for young teams. Outside of work, Celine spends her free time exploring the wilderness with her pup, and “helping” her partner craft in the kitchen with local, sustainable ingredients.

Claudette is the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and supports the leadership and executive teams. Prior to joining BDC, she spent several years working as an executive assistant in private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital in New York and San Francisco. She received her BA from Kings College London and a Diploma in International Business from St. Mary’s University in England. She resides in Pasadena, CA, and enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Frank leads the community outreach team for The Switch Is On, empowering hundreds of dedicated volunteers, and creating partnerships with nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations to spread awareness and help convey the benefits of home electrification across the state of California. Before joining BDC, Frank worked in Corporate Social Responsibility for United Way of San Diego County. Outside of work, Frank enjoys spending time at the beach and discovering new restaurants in his home city of San Diego. His favorite electric appliances are induction cooktops.

Friday oversees communications, branding, and online products at BDC. She is part of the executive team and works on cross-team collaboration, earned media opportunities, and overall tone and voice implementation for both the BDC and The Switch Is On brands. Before joining BDC, Friday ran her own consulting firm, led marketing at the S.F. Dept. of the Environment, and had a previous career in advertising. Outside of work, Friday enjoys spending time with her family and always has a cup of tea in her hand, making her favorite electric appliance the kettle.

Holly focuses on decarbonization in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon. Before joining BDC, Holly served as an attorney for Earthjustice and K&L Gates. Outside of work, Holly enjoys beekeeping and always has a cup of tea in her hand, making her favorite electric appliance the kettle.

Jacqueline focuses on air quality, equity and coalition building. She advocates, collaborates and coordinates with various stakeholders working towards equitable decarbonization in California. Before joining BDC, she worked on intersectional policy that addressed housing, homelessness, criminal justice and health equity. Jacqueline has graduate degrees from the University of Southern California, where she studied Social Policy and Public Administration. When she is not helping to decarbonize the built world, she loves cooking and painting.

Jason manages the strategic communications programs that drive BDC’s campaigns to decarbonize the built environment. Before joining BDC, Jason directed communications for information and climate technology organizations at Antenna Group and Hotwire Global. Outside of work, Jason enjoys playing bocce, walking through Fort Tryon Park, and making references to the movies Road House and The Big Lebowski. His favorite electric appliance is his electric toothbrush.

Jeff leads the brand team at BDC, providing support and strategic direction for the org’s content, creative, and event needs. He establishes guidelines and resources that ensure consistency, relevance, and alignment across BDC’s communication channels. Jeff has worked as a creative marketer and writer for nearly 15 years, focusing on building brands in industries from real estate, to climate tech, and finance. When he’s not working, he can be found drawing on his iPad, listening to live music, or running the streets of Portland. His favorite electric appliance is his electric kettle, because coffee.

Jenae focuses on marketing strategy, account management, product development, and new market expansion for The Switch Is On. Before joining BDC, Jenae spent more than a decade producing award-winning marketing and communication campaigns for the utility industry, and working in public service, consulting, and project management. Jenae’s favorite electric appliance is the kettle because it’s a quick means to the end of French pressed coffee.

Jessica is an integral part of BDC’s Chefluencer program and works to cultivate, empower, and mobilize a dynamic community of chefs. She deeply enjoys crafting educational experiences that inspire a more sustainable and equitable future. Before BDC, Jessica ran a meal prep business, installed climate-smart landscaping projects in San Francisco, and researched the intersection of climate change and food security at Harvard University. Outside of work, true to her Filipino roots, Jessica enjoys hosting dinners with copious amounts of food, making her favorite electric appliance her trusted induction hob, which makes cleanup a breeze!

John shapes and advances the brand design practices across the organization’s many brands including BDC, The Switch Is On, California Heat Pump Partnership, UpgradeNY, Node Collective, and Decarb Nation. From making research papers beautiful, to styling presentations, to designing visual systems to supporting BDC’s most complex initiatives, John is known for making everything at BDC more beautiful. Prior to joining BDC he helped scale Color Health’s brand and design practices across a variety of public health products and services. He honed his skills as a designer at several premier Chicago-based design studios and worked as a cook and culinary school graduate. On that note, John’s favorite electric appliance is the induction stove.

Jose directs and supports the development and implementation of policy and regulatory work for BDC’s priority states. In his previous role as BDC’s California Director, he led a team that helped secure a billion dollars of funding for building decarbonization, advanced Zero NOx rules in the Scoping Plan and State Implementation Plan, and passed the country’s first Neighborhood Scale Obligation to Serve Legislation. Before BDC, Jose was the Energy Equity Program Manager for the California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA), where he worked to ensure California’s energy policies were focused on building a more equitable economy and the energy democracy working families and communities of color deserve. Before CEJA, Jose worked at the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Office of Governmental Affairs as well as both the California State Assembly and Senate. His career in public service started as a California Senate Fellow in the Office of Senator Alex Padilla. Jose is on the Advocacy Advisory Team of Climate Health Now and was a Co-founder of the Latinx Young Democrats of Sacramento. He is a New Leaders Council Fellow and previously served on the board of the California Latino Capitol Association.

Julie focuses on managing organizational accounting, leading audit preparation, collaborating with the executive team on the annual budget process, and ensuring financial compliance—key drivers of enhanced operational efficiency and strengthened fiscal accountability. She also proudly contributes to BDC’s Equity Working Group, supporting the organization’s commitment to social equity and inclusive practices. Before joining BDC, Julie gained experience in the nonprofit sector, where she developed and managed innovative accounting frameworks and budgeting processes to support the financial and operational objectives of various mission-driven organizations. Outside of work, Julie enjoys hot yoga sessions in studios warmed by heat pumps, followed by recharging with crispy french fries made in her favorite appliance, the air fryer.

Justin focuses on development process management, from grant proposals and reports to research and strategy. Before BDC, Justin worked in international relations and policy communications. He holds an MS in Government and an MA in Urban and Public Affairs. Outside of work, Justin enjoys an endless history deep dive, and figuring out the perfect cup of coffee with his favorite electric appliance – an espresso machine.

Kara supports a range of financial activities at BDC, including payroll, finance operations for BDC’s 501(c)(4), Heat Pump Nation, and for our consumer marketing team. Before joining BDC, she developed her accounting skills as a bookkeeper for small to mid-sized businesses, and then later shifted her focus to non-profit accounting. When she’s not buried in spreadsheets, Kara loves spending time with her daughter, watching reruns of The Golden Girls, and enjoying a tall glass of ice-cold lemonade, made possible by her beloved ice maker.

Kate keeps the trains running for BDC’s New York team – supporting the development and implementation of ambitious strategic plans, designing systems to improve operations and internal communications, directing special projects, and serving as a thought partner, collaborator and culture-builder. Before joining BDC, Kate served as the Chief of Operations for 32BJ SEIU, the largest building service workers union in the U.S. Kate lives in Brooklyn, NY, but when she is not in the city, loves to swim in the ocean and hike in the mountains. Her favorite electric appliance is the electric kettle for a speedy cup of morning coffee.

Kat focuses on connecting contractors with The Switch Is On initiative. She specializes in customer experience marketing and demand generation, aligning efforts with BDC’s mission and values. Before BDC, Kat advanced ESG initiatives at non-profits like Fair Trade Certified, International Planned Parenthood, and Sempervirens Fund, using her marketing skills to foster meaningful change and a sustainable future. Outside of work, Kat enjoys family time, playing music, folkloric dancing, creating visual art, and participating in Filipino community events.

Kevin specializes in advancing decarbonization by applying subject matter expertise to develop custom analyses and engaging data visualizations. Kevin has a decade of experience specializing in building energy analysis, zero energy market tracking, and groundbreaking research on emerging technologies, building-grid interactivity, and lifecycle carbon accounting. Kevin holds a Ph.D. in architectural engineering and is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM). Outside of work, Kevin enjoys making ceramics, playing board games, foraging for mushrooms, and cooking on his induction stove.

Kristin leads BDC’s cross-organizational research priorities, with a focus on synthesizing and sharing the emerging policy trends that will help accelerate the building decarbonization movement as a whole. She believes that research only becomes knowledge when it’s shared; that the relational infrastructure of the building decarbonization movement is just as important as the physical infrastructure; and that we can’t solve social problems with purely technological solutions. She holds a PhD from University of California, Davis, where she studied the relationship between energy justice, social movements, and cultural production in the U.S. She also holds an MFA in creative writing and can be found making zines, writing poems, and dreaming up clean energy children’s books in her spare time.

Laura Wilson oversees marketing and education campaigns for home electrification, leading collaborative teams to deliver key products such as websites, finder tools, omni-channel marketing strategies, and community outreach initiatives. Before joining BDC, Laura worked in the tech and energy sectors, including at T-Mobile, where she led the successful launch of the Timex Senior Smartwatch, and at Puget Sound Energy, where she managed a $20M home products portfolio. Outside of work, Laura enjoys the outdoors with her family, and her favorite electric appliance is her heat pump mini-split, offering precise room-by-room climate control.

Lawrence synthesizes policy trends and, in collaboration with state-based coalitions, translates opportunities to multiple audiences across the building sector to accelerate equitable building decarbonization policy adoption at scale. Prior to joining BDC, Lawrence worked as an educator in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Leone, Namibia, and Austin, Texas. He has an MA in international environmental policy. When not at work you might find him experimenting with his new favorite electric appliance – a food dehydrator – combining his love of cooking and outdoor adventures.

Leada focuses on BDC’s membership program, strategic events, and public-private partnerships. Before joining BDC, she led a premier industry conference dedicated to building decarbonization and a professional development program for college students of color at New Buildings Institute. Outside of work, Leada enjoys cooking and baking with her favorite electric appliance, the induction stove.

Lindsey focuses on consumer inspiration, awareness, and education for The Switch Is On initiative in California. With over twelve years of marketing experience across tech, non-profits, and various industries, she’s driven by a deep passion for climate justice, sustainability, and gender equality. When she’s not championing clean energy, you’ll find her chasing waves, exploring new cities, hunting down great tunes or restaurants, and unwinding with a good book.

Lisa leads the New York team, using her strategic vision, leadership and passion to design and drive comprehensive, stakeholder-led campaigns and policy efforts to decarbonize NY at a neighborhood-scale. This work has led to nation-leading successes including: tax credits for geo-thermal systems; the launch of UpgradeNY, a labor-led collaboration; and passage of the Advanced Codes and Standards Act, the All Electric Buildings Act, and the nation’s first-ever Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act. Lisa previously directed the Sierra Club’s groundbreaking Beyond Coal campaign, which secured a coal-free NY coupled with worker and community transition plans. She was also instrumental in building NY’s offshore wind movement and industry, securing the country’s boldest procurement targets and labor standards. When not advocating for neighborhood scale decarbonization, Lisa enjoys hiking in upstate NY with her two children and their dog.

Madison focuses on legislation and state budget processes in California, including advocating for decarbonization policy in the state capitol and moving BDC-sponsored legislation. Prior to joining BDC, Madison worked in the California Legislature on housing affordability and externally on advancing climate, energy, and electric vehicle policy. She earned her B.A. from Wellesley College, and can be found at Bay Area farmers markets and antique sales.

Malak is an attorney and policy specialist, helping to drive BDC’s strategy in engaging New York State’s utility providers and regulators. Prior to joining BDC, Malak served as an Assistant Deputy Director, in the New York City Council’s Legislative Division where she worked on a wide range of legislation, and before that was a litigator in private practice in Toronto, Canada. Outside of work, Malak enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Makario oversees storytelling, content creation, and strategic content planning at BDC. He is part of the brand team that creates short-form visual content, social media and written content for multiple BDC brands, consumer campaigns and digital products. Before joining BDC, Makario worked as a nonfiction television producer, writer and executive producer for broadcast and digital platforms, including Science Channel, National Geographic and YouTube. Makario received his MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Johns Hopkins University, and a certificate in Clean and Equitable Energy Development from Yale University. Outside of work, Makario enjoys biking around the city and reading a good book. His favorite electric appliance is his electric vehicle.

Marycella oversees planning, execution, and strategy of events at BDC, from virtual webinars to in-person networking events and tradeshows. She also manages part of the Chefluencer Program team, which trains Chefs on the wonders of induction and how to be part of the decarbonization movement. Before joining BDC, Marycella planned events for a renewable energy trade association and has implemented sustainability and resiliency-focused events for federal government agencies, including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. In her free time, she can be found at vintage flea markets or exploring Baltimore by foot with her dog, Quinn.

Matt leads the State Mobilization team, providing policy and strategy support for BDC’s priority and emerging state work. Before joining BDC, Matt was the Environment Campaigns Director for U.S. PIRG, where he led the organization’s Climate, Transportation, and Zero Waste programs. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time outdoors with his kids.

Matt creates human-centered digital experiences, making it easy for homeowners to switch from gas to electric. Matt was a lead engineer at Amazon, launching engaging products that now serve millions of users. Outside of work, Matt enjoys cooking with his newest upgraded electric appliance, a modern induction cooktop.

Nicole focuses on legislation, regulation, and policy for BDC’s New York team. She works to support neighborhood scale decarbonization projects and policy, including the removal of legal barriers. Before joining BDC, Nicole served as Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Sustainability and a senior legislative attorney at the New York City Council, where she worked on legislation including Local Law 97, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in large buildings and Local Law 154, requiring all electric new construction. Nicole loves reading fiction and being outside with her dog, Artemis.

Nicole focuses on recruiting, hiring and organizational culture development in People Operations. Before joining BDC, Nicole worked in NYC-based tech startups, most recently for a cybersecurity company. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her daughters and three cats. Nicole’s favorite electric appliance is her hair straightener.

Noah oversees legislative and regulatory policy initiatives, community engagement, and decarbonization education in Minnesota. Before joining BDC, Noah worked in the utility energy efficiency sector for Ava Community Energy. Outside of work, Noah enjoys dodgeball and hanging in the park slacklining with his friends. His favorite electric appliance is his set of induction cooktops that he cooks exclusively with even as a renter with a gas stove!

Panama is the Founder and Executive Director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition, a multi-sector forum advocating for and creating solutions for our pollution-intensive building stock. Previously, Panama was the European Director of the Investor Confidence Project where he worked to unlock capital markets for energy efficiency project development. Panama was the Advisor on Energy and Natural Resources to California Assembly Speaker John A. Perez. He has served as Deputy Director of the California Energy Commission’s Efficiency and Renewables Division and advisor for Chairwomen Douglas and Pfannenstiel. He has worked for the California Conservation Corps on vocational environmental education, and ran the Sustainable Schools program for the Division of the State Architect. Panama served on the City of Sacramento Planning Commission and the County of Sacramento Environmental Commission, and is a former board member on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and past president of the Northern California Chapter of the USGBC. He has worked on climate solutions in over 30-countries, presented at and collaborated on products from the United Nations, the International Energy Agency and the European Commission.

Rachelle is BDC’s very own Chefluencer. As an appliance industry insider and top national voice for kitchen electrification, she leads our Chefluencer Program, training a diverse community of chefs and culinarians to bring the wonders of today’s electric kitchens to life through interactive events, culinary storytelling and delicious cooking. Her adventures as a private chef to legends in film and sports alongside her work with disadvantaged youth, were always centered in the kitchen. This passion for cooking and  people, combined with her love of nature became a recipe for her greatest adventure yet, bringing partners, manufactures, and stakeholders to the table to decarbonize the built environment. She can often be found in the lush, coastal Maine woods marveling at moss.

Rania contributes to all aspects of finance at BDC, focusing on spend management, supporting budget work, and ensuring everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes. Before joining BDC, she worked in financial consulting for interior design firms, bringing her financial expertise to many successful design projects. Outside of work, Rania is an avid reader and devoted member of the BDC Book Club, always on the lookout to recruit new members. She loves nothing more than curling up with her e-reader and a hot cup of tea brewed from her favorite electric kettle.

Robin oversees strategic communications to advance climate policy and equitable decarbonization in California. She works to strengthen the voice and brand of the Building Decarbonization Coalition, The Switch Is On, and the California Heat Pump Partnership. Prior to joining BDC, she worked at the Santa Monica Conservancy, consulted for architecture firms, and taught college writing. She earned her BA from UC San Diego and her MFA from the Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Los Angeles with her daughter and can be spotted at the spin studio, new restaurants, and galleries.

Romy oversees the Operations, Finance and HR teams at BDC. She is a member of the executive team and works to promote cross-team collaboration and resource alignment across the organization. Prior to joining BDC, Romy worked for a variety of nonprofit organizations where she developed an extensive background in nonprofit operations, financial management, board governance and HR management. Outside of work, Romy enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring coastal Delaware with Archie, her 90 pound Bernedoodle. Her favorite electric appliance is her induction stove.

Rose oversees BDC’s programs and partnerships, including partnerships with market actors, policy thought leadership, and consumer inspiration campaigns. Previously at BDC, she was the Director of State Mobilization, launching this essential new team within the organization. Before joining BDC, Rose was appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration and worked under U.S. DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm, working towards deploying Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) dollars to states. Prior to that, she managed the ENERGY STAR Appliance Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. After earning her MBA from UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler, she briefly joined the climate tech startup, BlocPower, where she built strategic partnerships with manufacturers investing in clean energy technologies. Outside of work, Rose is a proud swim mom of two, often cooking fast noodles on her electric induction cooktop for her carb-hungry boys. 

Shomari Davis focuses on strategic contractor engagement at BDC to ensure best practices for successful building decarbonization at the state and local levels. By engaging policymakers and elected officials, he is better able to build coalitions with the contractor workforce and organized labor that will help meet electrification goals in a quickly emerging industry. Before joining the BDC, Shomari worked as a trained electrician and then as a Business Representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11 in downtown L.A., South L.A. and Hollywood, for 17 years. Outside of work, he enjoys live music and cooking with his favorite electric appliance, the induction stove.

Srishti’s main responsibilities include managing the data for all of BDC’s digital products, such as tools for finding electrification incentives, contractors, and products. She is also involved in contributing to NODE, the National Open Data for Electrification Collective, which collects and maintains data on residential incentive programs across the U.S. Before joining BDC, Srishti earned her Master’s in Operations Research & Information Engineering from Cornell Tech and worked at Tesla in project management and data analysis. In her free time, she enjoys reading fictional novels in the park on a sunny autumn day.

Tami is the Los Angeles-based Community Outreach Associate working within BDC’s The Switch is On initiative. She earned her BS in Environmental Science and Policy with a minor in Rhetoric and Writing from Chapman University in Orange County, CA before starting her career in nonprofits. Tami comes with experience spanning from ecological education programs, environmental legal assistance, and managing a team to deliver free nutrition education and produce distributions to low income communities throughout the LA region. As a self-proclaimed food and climate nerd, she is excited to bring her passion and experience to BDC.

Ted Tiffany focuses on technical support of decarbonizing buildings, from policy development through technology innovation and resources to advance building science. Before joining BDC, Ted worked for a top-level engineering firm focusing on building electrification design, from houses to hospitals, with a focus on technically challenging buildings. His work in building performance modeling, sustainability consulting, renewable energy and microgrid planning set the groundwork for his expertise in energy policy. Outside of work, Ted enjoys working with his Bonsai in the garden and connecting with nature, hiking, paddling, skiing, and generally getting to places without interwebs. Ted’s favorite electric appliance is the mobile battery storage system with solar power that allows him to work from anywhere on the planet where there is at least 6 hours of available sun.

Terrell manages industry relationships with OEMs at BDC, including a focus on emerging market actors and manufacturers of products for multifamily & commercial buildings. Terrell as leads the Thermal Energy Network Industry Working Group, which convenes manufacturers, drillers, and labor stakeholders in the Thermal Energy Networks Industry.
Prior to BDC, Terrell managed housing, infrastructure, and economic policy issues in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and community engagement for climate and transportation infrastructure projects in the NYC metro area. Outside of work, Terrell enjoys traveling, bicycling, skiing, hiking, and is able to keep all this gear clean thanks to his ventless heat pump washer & dryer.

Terra directs the California Heat Pump Partnership with the aim of bringing heat pumps to the masses. Previously, she served as a Senior Advisor to the Chair of the California Energy Commission where she advised on matters including energy system planning and innovation. She has also supported climate tech startups at Elemental Excelerator, developed solar policies with San Francisco’s Department of the Environment, and worked in residential solar. Terra holds an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and a BS in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara. She lives in Sacramento with her husband and can be found sewing, walking her labradoodle, and trying to find time to meditate.

Tiffany supports the advancement of BDC’s research initiatives including neighborhood-scale building decarbonization. She also curates and maintains the content of the Compass, BDC’s resource library, to make building decarbonization resources more accessible for all stakeholders. Before joining BDC, Tiffany had a previous career in finance and obtained her Masters of Public Administration with a focus on environmental policy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her sister’s cats and watching shows she’s watched before.

Tryn supports strategic communications to advance equitable climate policy and building decarbonization in California. She helps build the voice and brand of the Building Decarbonization Coalition, The Switch Is On, and the California Heat Pump Partnership. Prior to joining BDC, Tryn worked in academic publishing and affordable housing policy in California. She earned a BA in English and a BS Environmental Studies from UC Berkeley and is currently based in the Bay Area, where she loves running down the coast and eating spicy Thai food.

Yami is the Illinois State Policy Manager for the Building Decarbonization Coalition, where she leads efforts to create equitable decarbonization policies. With over 18 years of experience, Yami is dedicated to advancing social justice through clean energy. Raised on Chicago’s Southside and a Dartmouth College graduate, she has spearheaded initiatives like Illinois Solar for All at Elevate, expanding clean energy access in frontline communities. Her earlier work with the Citizens Utility Board focused on increasing access to energy-saving technologies, further cementing her role as a champion for sustainable, community-centered solutions.

Zsofia focuses on strategic partnerships with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers at BDC. She plays a key role in fostering collaborations that enhance decarbonization efforts across the industry. Before joining BDC, Zsofia led a private university’s Business Network Center, facilitating connections between academia and business. As a proud alumna of Procter & Gamble, she has over 14 years of experience in marketing and sales. Outside of work, Zsofia enjoys traveling with her family across the USA via EV (having visited 49/50 states).