What got you interested in renewable energy- what’s your background?
My interest in renewable energy dates to my senior year in high school, when I took an environmental science course and began to understand the serious implications of climate change. Having grown up hiking and camping in the Tennessee and North Carolina Appalachians, I grew increasingly interested in pursuing a career focused on building a more sustainable future. I spent a good portion of my time as an undergraduate at UNC working to understand the links between energy systems, carbon emissions, and climate change—accordingly, it became apparent to me that working in the solar industry would provide an opportunity not only to be a part of a growing and exciting field, but also to help promote a clean energy future each day I show up to work.
Why is the work that Holocene is doing important to you both personally and professionally?
Holocene’s participation in the solar industry contributes to a growing sector of renewable energy, which I see as a crucial to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a more sustainable economy. Furthermore, I’ve found Holocene’s innovative approach to developing and deploying solar energy to be very exciting. From a professional perspective, working in finance at Holocene is immensely helpful for my understanding of the drivers of the solar industry and the processes by which capital-intensive solar technology can be implemented on a large scale.
What do you like to do in your spare time? Hobbies/passions?
I consider music one of a handful of things I’m truly passionate about. I’ve been playing guitar for 14 years, and I enjoy playing music with friends in my free time. While at UNC, I was in a band that played close to 40 shows over my junior and senior years. I love live music and make a point of frequently attending concerts and music festivals. Another passion of mine is backpacking. I’ve spent many nights camped in the mountains, particularly around the Appalachian Trail. Most recently, I completed a two-day solo traverse of the eight major peaks of the Presidential Range in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and I’m looking forward to getting back out to some North Carolina mountains for fall and winter trips this year.