Presenters:

Marisol Sifuentes serves as the Equity Specialist in the Greater Sacramento area for the Center for Sustainable Energy.  She is part of a team of Equity Specialists throughout California that provide engagement and outreach on clean transportation initiatives to disadvantaged communities.  She has over 17 years of experience in working with all communities in California including those from diverse and economically challenged backgrounds.  Her passion is breaking down barriers and helping members of the community connect the dots. 

Rachel Morales is an Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Sustainable Energy. She focuses on educating diverse populations in San Diego and Inland Empire about the benefits of driving electric. Her previous experience was with environmental education for I Love a Clean San Diego and The Energy Coalition, leading workshops and beach clean ups for adults and classroom presentations for students to discuss various aspects of sustainability. She holds a B.S. in environmental science from the University of California, San Diego and aims to give all communities access to realistic, sustainable lifestyle choices.

Adrian Gomez is the Community Engagement Manager for the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVA Program) at Beneficial State Foundation (BSF). He has been with the CVA Program since April of 2018. As the Community Engagement Manager, Adrian is tasked with finding opportunities to grow support for and awareness of the CVA Program by engaging community allies, governmental agencies, utility providers, car dealerships, and others who are willing to support the clean mobility equity movement. Advancing clean mobility tech and opportunities in disadvantaged, communities of color is one of Adrian’s passions.