Mission
Create a lasting impact on Inland Empire’s
economy and environment.
Meet the Green Leap Team
Our team of experts is dedicated to guiding manufacturers toward energy savings, sustainability, and growth. Get to know the faces behind Green Leap’s success.
The Origin of the Green Leap Riverside Program
Green Leap Riverside began with submitting the Green Leap concept to the Department of Energy’s American Made Challenge: Community Energy Innovation Prize competition in February 2024. Green Leap was awarded a prize in March 2024 to help manufacturers tackle energy efficiency challenges while accessing vital resources.
Winning the first round Prize, enabled the team to help drive the program's goals forward. Demonstrating demand and support, the Green Leap program received its second round of funding in September to drive impact.
URGENT: Our goal is to secure a cohort of up to 5 manufacturers and 30+ resources, licensed contractors and coaches as participants to produce impact.
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Equip manufacturers with the knowledge
and skills to adopt clean energy practices.
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Upskill and prepare the workforce
for future jobs in clean energy manufacturing.
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Foster collaboration
and knowledge sharing within the manufacturing community.
Andrew brings a dynamic blend of expertise in marketing, startups, banking, finance, fintech, and community development. Three plus decades of activating impactful ideas, like boosting recruitment for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. More recently, Andrew helped businesses access funding through programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC).
Hannah, founder of itty bit better, is the architect behind GLP’s custom 'Roadmap,' guiding manufacturers on their journey to energy efficiency and sustainability. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, she designs tailored solutions that optimize processes, save resources, and promote healthy spaces. Her leadership shapes the strategic path manufacturers take to achieve their energy goals.
Ronan, the founder of Dosen, brings his educational engagement expertise from top universities and institutions to GLP. Dosen provides a seamless educational experience, allowing GLP to track how participants engage the program. Dosen’s platform organizes resources, supports mentorship, and monitors user engagement, ensuring participants benefit from a tailored and effective educational journey.
Eddie leads GLP’s community activation, helping partners and advocates engage their communities to promote sustainability. By fostering connections and bridging diverse networks, Eddie empowers participants to spread the GLP message within their circles, ensuring broader community involvement and measurable impact.
Julian BarberJulian is GLP’s digital marketing and data consolidation expert. As the founder of Aliensun Labs, he integrates robust platforms to streamline GLP's marketing efforts and consolidate digital data, ensuring cohesive outreach across all channels.
The $7.49 million Community Energy Innovation Prize, part of the U.S. Department of Energy's American-Made Challenge, suports local organizations working towards clean energy solutions in underserved communities.