Meet Our Team

As the founder of GridEquity, Robert Gudea is deeply committed to advancing community-driven, evidence-based energy and environmental justice. His work centers on understanding and prioritizing the expressed needs of the communities...

Donna is a passionate project manager committed to driving social and environmental change through sustainability. With a strong background in data science, she excels at leading initiatives that make a positive impact.

At 16, to bridge the gap between aspiring environmentalists and established professionals Heidi Pan founded the 1.5 Degrees Podcast showcasing climate careers and involving the science, solutions, and stories in the fight against climate change.

Kadin Love is a dedicated community organizer and activist from Hattiesburg, MS. He graduated from Ridgeland High School in 2017 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. He’s been organizing for over

Virginia Sanders is a former National Sierra Club Organizer who worked in the Richland and Marion Counties of South Carolina. Her work to further environmental justice includes fighting for her community’s right to access clean water.

Aimee Gendusa-English spent five years at the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) developing their Energy Partnerships portfolio. Through several federal grants, subcontracts, and foundation-funded initiatives, Aimee built key

Emily Mathias is a PhD Candidate at the University of South Carolina researching institutional language use, specifically institutional commitments. With degrees in Philosophy and training in Mathematics, Emily brings over a decade of experience in

Jay is a coastal geographer who bridges the worlds of science and real-world impact. His research combines geomorphology, ecology, and geospatial analysis to understand how coastal landscapes respond to environmental change. Jay has worke

Monai joins GridEquity following completion of her B.A. in English from Georgia Southern University where she studied postcolonial writing, U.S. literary and oral traditions, research methodologies, and philosophy.

Myroslava is an incoming third year undergraduate at UC Berkeley pursuing a simultaneous degree in Society and Environment and Slavic Language and Literature with a Ukrainian concentration, as well as a minor in Public Policy. Following

Bailey is a community-based social worker and ecological grief researcher. Through her consulting work with the People Over Petro Coalition she supports communities and organizers impacted by oil & gas industries in the Ohio River Valley and Great

Eric brings over a decade of experience in energy efficiency design and project management, delivering sustainable solutions across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specializing in optimizing HVAC, lighting, and water systems, he has

With over ten years in property preservation and program operations, Jessie Counts has built a career streamlining processes and supporting mission-driven organizations in energy efficiency and weatherization. As a senior consultant with Greenbound

Mwangi Chege is an independent researcher based in Nairobi, Kenya. His research focuses on how flows of finances, resources, and information are reshaping relations to land and agricultural production in contemporary Kenya. He has previously worked