Alejandro Macias

Alejandro Macias is the Manager of the ACORE Accelerate Program, where he supports the growth and success of clean energy companies by providing relevant capacity-building, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Prior to joining ACORE, Alejandro worked at The Palladium Group where he managed USAID funded projects focused on promoting economic growth and access to finance for…

Katy Richards is ACORE’s Director of Communications, overseeing day-to-day communications operations, leading the development of high-impact materials, and positioning ACORE as a thought leader in the clean energy sector. Katy is a strategic communications leader with more than a decade of experience in clean energy communications. Most recently, she served as Communications Director for the…

As Director of Events, Claire works closely with the Chief of Staff to execute the planning and coordination of ACORE conferences, meetings, and special events. Claire joined ACORE in 2026 and brings over a decade of experience in planning and executing high-level events. She previously worked at the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) as Director…

Colin Meehan serves as Vice President, Grid Campaigns at ACORE, leading efforts to build modern grid infrastructure that stabilizes energy prices, strengthens reliability, and ensures clean energy delivers for people, businesses, and the U.S. economy. Colin has over 20 years’ experience developing and implementing policies to support the deployment of energy infrastructure.  Most recently at…

Chris Higginbotham is ACORE’s Vice President of Communications, leading the organization’s day-to-day communication operations, managing outreach to the press, and positioning ACORE as a thought leader in the clean energy sector. Chris previously served as the press officer at the U.S. Energy Information Administration, where he helped reporters and members of the energy sector translate…

Brian Callaway is the Chief Financial Officer of Copia Power where he is responsible for capital markets (project and corporate; strategy and formation), treasury, investor relations, reporting, as well as business operations (HR, People and Culture, Data, IT, and Business Services).  Brian has been a thought leader in the broader energy transition and power infrastructure…

Quinn Parker has over 16 years of professional experience spanning regulatory finance, analytics, program research, design, planning, and strategic implementation. She is the Founder and CEO of Encolor, a firm dedicated to people-centered research, facilitation, and strategy. Quinn’s expertise lies in operationalizing equity and helping clients develop thoughtful, outcome-based metrics and indicators. She is a…

Frank Palladino joined Walmart in 2023 to lead the Offsite Energy Investment team, shaping Walmart’s grid-scale energy investment strategy. His team drives power trading and origination, clean energy procurement, and tax-based investments that advance Walmart’s goals of creating an affordable, reliable, and clean energy future. These initiatives support Walmart’s journey to 100% clean energy while…

Kevin Knight is a Managing Director and Tax Equity Leader at the Financial Services business at GE Vernova, which has a mission to invest approximately $1 billion annually in the U.S. renewable energy market. Renewable energy has been a strategic growth initiative at the GE unit, which has made equity and debt commitments in more…

Melissa Shute is Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at RWE in the United States, leading government and regulatory affairs, advocacy, communications, and public affairs. With extensive experience in energy policy and corporate strategy, she has held senior roles at Chevron, Equinor, and ConocoPhillips, and served on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.…