Staff
Spanning four continents, our staff shares a passionate commitment to social justice and sustainability.
Andrea Johnson
Executive Director
Andrea is a passionate leader with a background in international development and energy efficiency program implementation.
Benaville Nagudi
Uganda Program Coordinator
Benaville has experience in WASH, clean energy development, and natural resource conservation with vulnerable populations in Uganda.
CHASE PETRIE
Fund Development Manager
Chase is a dynamic leader with a background in impact investing, venture capital, and philanthropic fundraising.
Claudia Romero Saavedra
Peru & Bolivia Program Coordinator
Claudia is a forestry engineer with experience in project management and the promotion of environmental conservation in Peru.
Dan Frydman
Project Engineer
Dan is an electrical engineer by training and passionate about developing open-source technology for the renewable energy access sector.
Gabriel Sundoro Wynn
Energy Access Lead
Gabriel is an Indonesian native who has been developing off-grid clean energy systems in Southeast Asia since 2009.
Geo Corneby
Asia Program Director
Geo is an international development professional passionate about social justice and finding solutions that honor local community leadership.
Leona Wai
Malaysia Program Coordinator
With a passion for conservation and local empowerment, Leona supports our local partner work in Malaysia.
Luisa Lopez
Admin Coordinator
Luisa is passionate about work involving positive impact for individuals and communities. She has a background in Psychology and administrative experience.
Maria Espinoza
Nicaragua and Honduras Program Coordinator
As our Program Fellow in Nicaragua, Maria supports the development of projects with our local partners, including our revolving loan funds.
Mica Miro
Engagement Director
Mica is a creative professional with a background in program management and arts education.
Natalie Leung
Communications Manager
Natalie is interested in the power of storytelling as a catalyst for social change to create a sustainable and equitable future.
Olivia Nanfuka
Energy Analyst
Olivia holds a Master’s degree in Energy Engineering and has experience supporting clean energy sector in Uganda and beyond.
Osbert Atwijukye
Africa Program Director
Osbert is an environmental enthusiast who contributes his efforts through the promotion of renewable energy and efficient WaSH practices.
Paola Moreno Bermudez
Colombia Program Coordinator
Paola supports our existing partners and projects in Colombia with her strong gender equity lens and experience within the university system.
Sam Liebich
Operations Manager
Sam joined Green Empowerment in 2021 with a background in science and administration.
Sam Schlesinger
WaSH Technical Lead, Ecuador Program Lead
Sam brings extensive hands-on experience and training in civil engineering and rural community development to Green Empowerment programs.
Sebastián Salgado Troya
Latin America Program Director
Sebastián brings experience managing health, energy, and social responsibility programs with private and public partners throughout Latin America.