Willie Joe Marquez is passionate about creating innovative, comprehensive and sustainable solutions that uplift communities and are founded on data, practicality, and equity. Born and raised in South Stockton to Filipino immigrants, Willie has experienced how under-resourced communities and communities of color have been marginalized and restricted in socioeconomic mobility.

Alana Mathews is an impact attorney, experienced litigator, public policy expert and equity champion who has a demonstrated record of leadership in public service. She began her legal career as a prosecutor in the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office where she tried over 50 jury and court trials to verdict.

Walker Wright is the VP of Public Policy for Sunrun, the leading distributed solar, energy storage, and energy services company in the US. Over the years, Walker has held numerous leadership positions within industry trade associations and coalitions in the clean energy and energy storage space, including SEIA, The California…

With over a decade of experience in energy law and policy, Maria’s work is dedicated to personal and systemic transformation in service of just, regenerative economies. Maria is currently a Program Director with the Initiative for Energy Justice. Prior to that role, Maria served as Climate Equity Director for the…

Michelle is the Principal and Founder of Common Spark Consulting, working to advance boldly inclusive policymaking processes as the foundation for a clean energy future for all. She facilitates public and stakeholder engagement, and provides research and strategic advocacy on behalf of her clients. Common Spark Consulting also supports organizational…

For over 20 years, Jodi Pincus has worked in non-profit management, workforce development, social justice, and sustainability, specifically working at the intersection between climate, equity and jobs. She served as the Executive Director of Rising Sun Center For Opportunity for 12 years and is currently working as a consultant, specializing…

Padmini Parthasarathy is a social sector leader with a proven record of success in philanthropy, nonprofits, and local government, and expertise in economic, racial, and gender justice, and public health. Her strengths and passions include creating and launching innovative strategies and initiatives, learning continually and applying insights gained, gathering and…

Devin T. Murphy is a seasoned government affairs professional, strategic communications consultant, and the Mayor of the City of Pinole, California. A collaborative leader and social entrepreneur, he is focused on building a regenerative economy that engenders increasing prosperity while maintaining the natural systems that sustain us. Devin served as…

Carmelita Miller was born in the Philippines and grew up in South San Francisco, California. She graduated from Sacramento State University, where she became a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and earned a B.A. in History with a minor in Greek studies. After a graduating from UC Hastings College of the…

Eddie Alvarez is the Business Representative for the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council. He has worked labor politics for many years. Most recently, he was the Iowa State Director for Eric Swalwell’s Presidential campaign, where he was the first Mexican State Director in caucus history. He comes from…