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

With a background in conservation research, Blair is passionate about how scientific discovery can drive environmental sustainability. When not out hiking with her rescue dogs, she works to empower communities through education to have a positive impact on their environment.

Professor Carfagno teaches management communication, with an emphasis on communication strategy, business writing, public speaking, and communication skills in relation to leadership, ethics, and corporate social responsibility. She is particularly interested in studying the impact of social media and other technologies on crisis communications and leadership, which is the focus of her research and the subject of her most recent national and international academic presentations.

A musician and entrepreneur turned marketer, Nate seeks to build impactful organizations, grow engaged tribes, and tell meaningful stories that will leave a better, healthier, more peaceful world for his sons’ generation.

Stuart is a car guy who is passionate about creating sustainable and healthy communities. Prior to joining Generation180 he led go-to-market strategy, product development, and launch campaign planning for both EV and ICE vehicles in the automotive industry. With a name like “Gardner” – it’s no surprise he has a green thumb, and can be found on most weekends tending his garden, bees, chickens, and backyard vineyard.

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.