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Contact the Solar United Neighbors team in your state

D.C. – DCteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

Florida – FLteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

Maryland – MDteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

Minnesota – MNteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

New Jersey – NJteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

Ohio – OHteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

Pennsylvania – PAteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

Virginia – VAteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

West Virginia – WVteam@solarunitedneighbors.org

Media inquiries

press@solarunitedneighbors.org
202-888-3602

Membership related inquiries

info@solarunitedneighbors.org
202-888-3601
1115 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005

Contact Solar United Neighbors State Program Directors

Yesenia Rivera

D.C. Program Director

Yesenia has called the Greater Washington area home for almost 20 years. Before that, she lived in New York and Puerto Rico. She is excited to be a part of Solar United Neighbors of D.C., where she can combine her love of science and community development to help expand access to solar energy in the District. Having benefited from solar energy herself, she is passionate about assisting D.C. homeowners to make the transition to solar.

Contact
Yesenia@solarunitedneighbors.org
240-523-3948

Yesenia Rivera

D.C. Program Director

Yesenia has called the Greater Washington area home for almost 20 years. Before that, she lived in New ...

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Angela DeMonbreun

Florida Program Director

Angela is fourth generation Floridian. She is passionate about community education and believes that informed and engaged voters are key to building an accountable democratic society. A certified scuba diver, she loves boating and the beach. She enjoys collecting scallops in the Florida Gulf and lobster in the Keys. Her best recipe is lobster mac ‘n’ cheese.

Contact
angela@solarunitedneighbors.org
904-351-8570

Angela DeMonbreun

Florida Program Director

Angela is fourth generation Floridian. She is passionate about community education and believes that ...

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Lauren Barchi

Maryland Program Director

Lauren is a third-generation native of Baltimore City. She grew up playing in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay where she discovered her passion for the environment and the communities that live in its watershed. As an environmental scientist and community activist, Lauren joins her love of people with her scientific background, striving to bring together diverse groups around common goals. After years working in the government and private sectors, she is excited to be part of this team where she can help all Marylanders access solar energy. Lauren lives in West Baltimore with her wife and dog, Cinnamon.

Contact

Lauren@solarunitedneighbors.org
443-436-2590

Lauren Barchi

Maryland Program Director

Lauren is a third-generation native of Baltimore City. She grew up playing in the waters of the ...

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Virginia Rutter

Minnesota Program Director

Virginia is a Minnesota native who has also lived in California, Australia, and Ireland. She has a background working in public and clean energy finance, as well as with local governments and nonprofits. When not working to help Minnesotans go solar, she and her husband wrangle two kids, a dog, and a cat.

Contact
virginia@solarunitedneighbors.org
612-888-4786

Virginia Rutter

Minnesota Program Director

Virginia is a Minnesota native who has also lived in California, Australia, and Ireland. She has a ...

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Emily Stiever

Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Field Operations

A native Midwesterner, Emily was excited to move to D.C. for a fancy job at a renewable energy consulting firm. But she quickly realized the work she was doing was far removed from making a real impact on our energy system. She wanted to make tangible progress, not write reports. She connected with Anya Schoolman after Googling “DC and solar” and then landed a volunteer gig at Anya’s kitchen table. For the first time since moving from Minnesota, Emily feels like she’s found a community of people who get stuff done.

Contact
emily@solarunitedneighbors.org
240-244-9840

Emily Stiever

Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Field Operations

A native Midwesterner, Emily was excited to move to D.C. for a fancy job at a renewable energy consulting ...

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Luke Sulfridge

Ohio Program Director

Luke is a native Appalachian with deep roots in the Mid-Ohio Valley. He has worked extensively on health and food policy regionally and is dedicated to creating a clean sustainable future for the region. He is proud to be a part of building a new clean and local economy. Luke is active in local scouting and proudly drives an electric vehicle.

Contact
luke@solarunitedneighbors.org
740-538-8788

Luke Sulfridge

Ohio Program Director

Luke is a native Appalachian with deep roots in the Mid-Ohio Valley. He has worked extensively on health ...

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Henry McKay

Pennsylvania Program Director

After three decades of living around the world and across the United States, Henry has put down roots in Pittsburgh and will readily give you a dozen reasons why you should move there too, whether or not you’ve asked. He has spent the better part of a decade working to make American communities more sustainable, more resilient, and more equitable by empowering local leaders and elevating good ideas. As Pennsylvania Program Director, he strives to bring the benefits of solar energy to all Pennsylvanians. Henry lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Sarah, and son, Jesse – both native Pittsburghers.

Contact
Henry@solarunitedneighbors.org
412-440-8934

Henry McKay

Pennsylvania Program Director

After three decades of living around the world and across the United States, Henry has put down roots in ...

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Aaron Sutch

Virginia Program Director

Aaron understands the power of education and outreach to unite people. From his days as a zoo educator to his years teaching in middle school classrooms, Aaron is adept at bringing together diverse communities through information exchange. He brings this talent to each of his solar information sessions. Aaron uses his educational skills to welcome people into the Virginia solar community and to empower them to make change.

Contact
aaron@solarunitedneighbors.org
804-372-5032

Aaron Sutch

Virginia Program Director

Aaron understands the power of education and outreach to unite people. From his days as a zoo educator ...

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Autumn Long

West Virginia Program Director

Born and raised in West Virginia, Autumn has been an entrepreneur, community organizer, advocate, writer, editor, researcher, homesteader, and gardener. Autumn lives on a farm in rural Harrison County, West Virginia, with her husband, dog, horse, donkey, chickens, and net-metered solar PV system. Producing her own energy aligns with her Mountaineer values of self-reliance and independence.

Contact
autumn@solarunitedneighbors.org
304-608-3539