The Solar Foundation is an entrepreneurial workplace with ambitious goals and a commitment to achieving lasting impact. We are experts in our fields who are passionate about expanding access to clean, affordable solar energy. We place an emphasis on rigor and quality in everything we do. And we’re not afraid to have some fun in the process.
Staff members hold substantial experience in the areas of solar market transformation, business development, policy analysis, program design, and communications.
Andrea Luecke
President and Executive Director
Toyah Barigye
Project Manager
Ed Gilliland
Senior Director
David Golembeski
Program and Communications Coordinator
Zachary Greene
Program Director
Philip Haddix
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Megan Howes
Program Coordinator
Richard Lawrence
Program Director
Avery Palmer
Communications Director
James Schroll
Project Manager
Lauren Seibert
Executive Assistant
Mary Van Leuven
Project Manager
SolSmart Advisors
Our national SolSmart program deploys full-time, experienced Advisors to help local governments open up solar markets. Meet the 2019 SolSmart Advisors.
Cameran Bailey
Jennifer Barenholtz
Adam Beam
Elizabeth Compitello
Charles Dabah
Ted Flanigan
Jenna Greene
Gary Hearl
Edith Makra
Hoi-Fei Mok
Eric Rehm
Kale Roberts
Brian Ross
David Sarkisian
Anne Tazewell
Leah Thill
Joel Zook