Generation180 is a non-profit working to inspire and equip people to take action on clean energy.

Bri uses design to envision a better and cleaner future. Her background in design thinking, communication, and illustration enables her to create projects with a purpose. At the end of the day, she often trades in her computer and mouse for a canvas and paintbrush.

Jamie is excited to work with the team towards a just and equitable future for her generation. She holds a B.A. in Global Sustainability and Foreign Affairs from UVA and has a strong passion for both social and environmental justice issues. She currently resides in Lander, Wyoming, and spends her free time rock climbing and baking.

Julie has extensive experience as a leader in innovative nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. She specializes in building unique coalitions to advance solutions to today’s environmental challenges. Born and raised on her family’s farm on the Moormans River, Julie loves being outside and eating veggies straight from the garden.

An avid humanitarian and environmentalist, Kristen uses her passions and experiences as a 7th grade science teacher and nonprofit leader to work towards a vision of a healthier and more sustainable K-12 school system for all. She enjoys working with passionate individuals and spending her time outdoors with her two dogs.

Shannon has focused on restoring the health of our communities and the earth since separating from the military in 2007. She has fully immersed herself in sustainability, from green building consulting, brownfield remediation to energy finance in Pennsylvania. She’s always looking for opportunities to get outdoors and exploring all the beautiful waterfalls across the Northeast with her family.

Wendy is a nonprofit leader, philanthropic advisor, and social entrepreneur with a deep interest in social change and innovation. She brings over 20 years of experience in sustainability and conservation both domestically and internationally. She can often be found out enjoying nature and exploring new places with her husband, two children, and German shepherd.

Bevin Etienne is a professor at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. Dr. Etienne is an expert in the areas of sustainability, entrepreneurship, energy, social innovation and ESG (environment, social, and corporate governance). He conducts research to identify industry trends and technological advancements that present business opportunities that satisfies the social, environmental and economic requirements for sustainable development. He has over 17 years of experience in the development of renewable and clean energy technologies and their deployment.

Julia is Program Director of the Tilia Fund which is a partnership of private donors who focus their grantmaking on reducing the threat of global climate change, advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy. She is an ecologist with experience in academia, philanthropy, and the non-profit sector. Her work has focused on global environmental change, the interface between science and public policy, and science education.

After spending nearly two decades in the clean energy business creating several successful companies commercializing utility-scale wind, solar, and wave energy, Sandy founded Generation180 to inspire and equip individuals to join in the transition to clean energy.

Val is AVP of Marketing and Communications at Urban Grid Solar. Val has a 20-year background activating marketing programs for top brands and global non-profits in the public education space. Her passion for startups and doing good work for good causes (with fine folks) is what led her to Generation180.