Clean Mobility Discussion: Featured Speakers

Antoine Thompson from Buffalo is a national leader in environmental justice, having served as a NY State Senator and led several organizations working on green initiatives, housing, and diversity.

Lauren, Policy and Partnerships Manager at Empire Clean Cities, has a background as a journalist for Bloomberg, PBS, and CNBC. She advocates for clean transportation, environmental justice, and stakeholder engagement.

Matthew W. Daus is a transportation expert, leading CUNY's Transportation Research Center and serving as President of the International Association of Transportation Regulators. He is a partner at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP.

William is a recognized energy leader passionate about climate justice and racial equity, with experience at Exelon and service on various boards, including Prince George's County Climate Action Commission.

Rokas is the Senior Director of Commercial Business & Climate Finance at Montgomery County Green Bank, leading capital markets initiatives in climate financing, with over 20 years of experience in financial services.

Claire leads outreach, community engagement, and legislative efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region. Before joining Highland, she was a Policy Associate at Advanced Energy Economy, focusing on transportation electrification nationwide.

Libby is a seasoned leader in green tech and renewables with over a decade of experience from companies like SolarCity, Tesla, and ChargePoint. Now at WEX, she leads business development for the EV & Mobility team.

Dan is President of The Transport Project, a coalition aimed at cutting transportation emissions in North America. With 30+ years in politics, government, and corporate relations, He was a U.S. Congress Chief of Staff.

Rohan is an expert in sustainable transport finance, with a focus on funding for roads, airports, transit, and low-carbon projects. His experience spans corporate debt, project finance, private equity, and venture deals at IFC. He has worked internationally in Latin America, Africa, and South Asia.

Alain P. Steven, Founder & CEO of Energy One Solutions International, is an international expert in the Electric Power industry with over 54 years of experience. He is also the primary author of seven (7) patents in advanced demand response in electricity markets.

E.J. Klock McCook leads the Battery Circular Economy Initiative and efforts to electrify passenger vehicles. His expertise encompasses public charging infrastructure, fleet electrification, and the intersection of electric vehicles and utility regulation.