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Emerald Cities Collaborative

Alexis Washburn is a passionate leader committed to developing equitable solutions that address the disproportionate impacts of climate change in frontline communities. At Emerald Cities Collaborative, she leads and supports sustainable development projects that advance racial, economic, and climate justice within the clean energy economy. She is interested in building collaborative, multi-sector approaches to support community-driven solutions that result in expanded access to and increased participation in clean energy opportunities for workers, consumers, and small-business owners. In support of these issues, Alexis serves as a commissioner on the Somerville Commission on Energy Use and a councilor on the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council. Prior to joining Emerald Cities Collaborative, Alexis led equity and environmental justice planning at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) where she played a critical role in improving equitable outcomes in the statewide energy efficiency programs. Alexis earned a master’s degree in urban planning from Tufts University and a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Boston University. In her free time, Alexis enjoys exploring her local community on bike or public transit.