Tarek Arafat Senior Sustainability Analyst at NYC Department of Building
Tarek Arafat Senior Sustainability Analyst at NYC Department of Building Tarek is a dedicated innovator with a two-decade career spanning sustainability, interplanetary robotics, and user information systems. In New York City's public service sector since 2016, he effectuates transformative sustainability and environmental justice initiatives. As a key member of the DOB's LL97 team, Tarek deploys his expertise in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, policy implementation, and data-driven decision-making to drive sustainable building initiatives. His work includes launching real-time monitoring for municipal buildings and designing training seminars on energy optimization and sustainable policy. Tarek holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Urban Sustainability, and Public Administration, and in Urban Informatics and Data Science. His academic excellence and unwavering commitment to sustainability exemplify his dedication to advancing environmental progress and climate justice
Maria Cangiano NYSERDA
Maria Cangiano NYSERDA Maria Cangiano has over 14 years of experience in the Multifamily housing field. Before joining NYSERDA in May 2023, she worked for a Supportive Housing organization in NYC serving as a property manager to buildings in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Throughout her years, she has gained a passion for quality housing for all.
Shaun A. Hoyte Section Manager, Clean Energy Networks at Con Edison
Shaun A. Hoyte Section Manager, Clean Energy Networks at Con Edison Based in New York City, Shaun Hoyte brings over 16 years of experience in the energy and utility sector. In his current role as Head of Clean Energy Networks at Con Edison, Shaun establishes the strategy for and leads the team responsible for the cultivation of widespread cross-sector industry partnerships to spur market transformation and advance an equitable clean energy economy.
Ryan Letts CEO of Cleonmaye Corp. Dr. Ryan Letts, DBA is the founder of Cleonmaye Corp. Management Consulting & R+D, located in Jamaica, Queens. Dr. Letts is an immigrant from the island of Jamaica, a US military veteran, and has experience as an architect, electrical engineer, and business specialist under contract from the US Dept. of Defense and US Small Business Administration. Using skills from his technical and academic background, Dr. Letts has expertly guided senior executives, managers, and business owners in small to medium-sized companies to successfully resolve difficult management and financial issues. The breadth of Dr. Letts experience ranges from small family-owned businesses and medium-sized firms from the food industry to innovative technology startups.
Louis Rizzo Manager Customer Energy Solutions at National Grid
Louis Rizzo Manager Customer Energy Solutions at National Grid Louis Rizzo, has over 22 years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing commercial and residential energy efficiency programs, marketing, business development, government relations, finance and implementing various Company process improvements.
Samuel Ting NYC Accelerator
Samuel Ting NYC Accelerator Samuel Ting is a native New Yorker from the East Village with an intuitive interest in sustainability since adolescence. After attaining a B.A. in Earth and Environmental Science and a MS in Urban Sustainability, he worked as an energy efficiency intern and a Level 3 lighting auditor consultant while gaining BPI-BA and MFBA certifications in 2016 and NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate certification in 2019. Sam had served as an energy efficiency advisor for the NYC Retrofit Accelerator, Assistant Program Manager for NJ Clean Energy CHP Program, CHP inspector, NYSERDA Field Inspector and Energy Star Certification Application Reviewer. Sam is currently the Manger of Account Management and Senior Strategic Carbon Reduction Account Manager for the NYC Accelerator driven by a mission of making a positive contribution to our society and planet.
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