Our staff leadership strives to create a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organization with people representing a variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and ideas.
Employee Mentorship Program
We offer a mentorship program to all newly hired staff, as well as employees looking to develop specific skill sets and knowledge from current staff. Mentors serve as trusted advisors, providing a sounding board for day-to-day matters and alternative perspectives on problem solving.
Employee Affinity Groups
We offer five employee-led affinity groups to support staff by creating safe spaces where everyone in the group shares a particular identity. Affinity groups provide an opportunity for staff to come together to feel more connected.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Our committee of staff and external experts meets regularly to guide our efforts and track our progress. Members include staff from all departments and levels of the organization.
Staff
Caryn Appler
Sr. Outreach Manager, Eastern Oregon | Lexi Brunelle
Marketing Coordinator, Energy Programs | Michael Colgrove
Executive Director
Committee Co-Sponsor | Elaine Dado
Executive Assistant
Project Manager |
Ivy Draughon
Operations Analyst Manager | Isaiah Kamrar
Program Manager | Cody Kleinsmith
Project Manager, Evaluation | Alex Novie
Sector Lead, Communities + New Initiatives |
Kirstin Pinit
Sr. Program Manager, Industry and Agriculture | Joshua Reed
Project Manager | Danielle Rhodes
Board Services Administration Manager – Legal | Tracy Scott
Energy Programs Director
Committee Co-Sponsor |
Abby Spegman
Communications and Reporting Specialist | Greg Stokes
Organizational Development Manager | Bayoan Ware
Project Manager, Solar | Kate Wellington
Sr. Program Strategies Manager, Communities + New Initiatives |
Amanda Zuniga
Sr. Project Manager, Commercial | | | |
External members
Maya Cutforth
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance | Raymond Edwards
Customer Service Manager, NW Natural | Tamara Falls
Chief Advocacy and Equity Officer, Metropolitan Family Services |
Jenn Latu
Community Relations Manager, Portland General Electric | Donald Shaw
Energy Advisor—Multifamily, TRC | Ezell Watson
Director—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Oregon Public Utility Commission |
Diversity Advisory Council
Our Diversity Advisory Council advises staff and our board on a wide range of topics, including program and service expansion, outreach approaches, strategic planning and budget development.
Board of Directors Ad-hoc Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Our board of directors created an ad-hoc diversity, equity and inclusion committee to provide recommendations to improve the board’s interactions, relationships and effectiveness in implementing the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan, the Energy Trust DEI Policy and Energy Trust’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan.