Henry McKay
Heartland Regional Director
Henry’s passion is to build a movement of empowered – and solar-powered – advocates across Pennsylvania to fight for a cleaner and fairer energy system. Through earlier positions at the Institute for Sustainable Communities and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, he has spent the better part of a decade working to make American communities more sustainable, more resilient, and more equitable by supporting local leaders and elevating good ideas. Henry is a NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate™️ and holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Oberlin College. Henry lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Sarah, and sons, Jesse and Robin.
henry@solarunitedneighbors.org
202-888-3601 Ext. 514
Henry’s passion is to build a movement of empowered – and solar-powered – advocates across Pennsylvania to fight for a cleaner and fairer energy system. Through earlier positions at the Institute for Sustainable Communities and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, he has spent the better part of a decade working to make American communities more sustainable, more resilient, and more equitable by supporting local leaders and elevating good ideas. Henry is a NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate™️ and holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Oberlin College. Henry lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Sarah, and sons, Jesse and Robin.
Morgan Byrne
Senior Community Impact Specialist
Morgan has a passion for sustainability, community building, and political activism. She brings this passion to support Solar United Neighbors state program engagement efforts. She coordinates local engagement opportunities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana. Morgan started at SUN as a Program Intern. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from Towson University. Morgan enjoys hiking, reading, making amateur art, and practicing yoga in her spare time.
mbyrne@solarunitedneighbors.org
202-888-3601 Ext. 549
Morgan has a passion for sustainability, community building, and political activism. She brings this passion to support Solar United Neighbors state program engagement efforts. She coordinates local engagement opportunities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana. Morgan started at SUN as a Program Intern. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from Towson University. Morgan enjoys hiking, reading, making amateur art, and practicing yoga in her spare time.
La’Tonya Troutman
Regional Communications Associate
La’ Tonya Troutman was born and raised in community that hosted a coal plant. She grew up in a household with a high energy burden. This gives her a personal understanding of how fossil fuels impact on a community.
La’Tonya brings this experience to her work. She creates strategic communications tactics to give voice to the voiceless. She has served with many organizations to fight for environmental and social justice. This includes serving as the NAACP Environmental Justice Branch Chair. She also launched a solar installation training program called Soul Power Project. This effort trained ten students to become solar installers.
She brings this same passion, zest, and heart as the Heartland Region Communications Associate for Solar United Neighbors. This covers her home state of Indiana. It also includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
La’Tonya’s personal greeting to everyone is Merry Christmas. This greeting is also her mantra because she believes “The Present” is a gift from God to enjoy daily.
ltroutman@solarunitedneighbors.org
202-888-3601 Ext. 543
La’ Tonya Troutman was born and raised in community that hosted a coal plant. She grew up in a household with a high energy burden. This gives her a personal understanding of how fossil fuels impact on a community.
La’Tonya brings this experience to her work. She creates strategic communications tactics to give voice to the voiceless. She has served with many organizations to fight for environmental and social justice. This includes serving as the NAACP Environmental Justice Branch Chair. She also launched a solar installation training program called Soul Power Project. This effort trained ten students to become solar installers.
She brings this same passion, zest, and heart as the Heartland Region Communications Associate for Solar United Neighbors. This covers her home state of Indiana. It also includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
La’Tonya’s personal greeting to everyone is Merry Christmas. This greeting is also her mantra because she believes “The Present” is a gift from God to enjoy daily.
Monica Carey
Pennsylvania Program Director
As a scientist and community organizer, Monica is dedicated to making solar energy accessible to everyone. She grew up in Amish Country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She then earned a PhD in chemistry from Michigan State, where she researched low-cost, earth-abundant solar materials. During this time, she worked to increase equity and inclusivity in the Physical Sciences college. She founded the Conversations with Women in Science project. Monica began at SUN as the Pennsylvania Policy Intern. She will continue her work in analyzing public policies on renewable energy. She will also support the expansion of SUN’s Pennsylvania-based solar co-ops. In her downtime, Monica is an avid bread baker and gardener, and enjoys learning new languages.
mcarey@solarunitedneighbors.org
202-888-3601 Ext. 548
As a scientist and community organizer, Monica is dedicated to making solar energy accessible to everyone. She grew up in Amish Country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She then earned a PhD in chemistry from Michigan State, where she researched low-cost, earth-abundant solar materials. During this time, she worked to increase equity and inclusivity in the Physical Sciences college. She founded the Conversations with Women in Science project. Monica began at SUN as the Pennsylvania Policy Intern. She will continue her work in analyzing public policies on renewable energy. She will also support the expansion of SUN’s Pennsylvania-based solar co-ops. In her downtime, Monica is an avid bread baker and gardener, and enjoys learning new languages.