The Minorities in Energy Initiative's Ambassadors partnership was established by Secretary Ernest Moniz and Director LaDoris Harris on November 13, 2013. The Ambassadors are comprised of senior-level leaders whom are committed to lending their voice to the mission of the Minorities in Energy Initiative through outreach and strategic planning. The Ambassadors are passionate about engaging minorities in all aspects of the energy sector, with a special focus on energy economic development, STEM education, and climate change.
Dr. Calvin O. Butts, IIIMore about Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III
President, State University of New York (SUNY) College at Old Westbury
Gary DavisMore about Gary Davis
President & CEO - National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)
Christopher EmdinMore about Christopher Emdin
Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University
Honorable Colette HonorableMore about Honorable Colette Honorable
Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Freeman HrabowskiMore about Freeman Hrabowski
President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Randa Fahmy HudomeMore about Randa Fahmy Hudome
former U.S. Associate Deputy Secretary of Energy, Fahmy Hudome International
Marie JohnsMore about Marie Johns
Former SBA Administrator, L&L Consulting - a division of Leftwich & Ludaway, LLC
Dr. Ronnie LowensteinMore about Dr. Ronnie Lowenstein
Founder and President, Lowenstein and Associates
Irving Pressley McPhailMore about Irving Pressley McPhail
President, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Dr. Roger Mitchell, Jr.More about Dr. Roger Mitchell, Jr.
Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia
Roger C. Rocha, Jr.More about Roger C. Rocha, Jr.
National President, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
Tracy StanhoffMore about Tracy Stanhoff
President & Creative Director, AD PRO, President, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of CA Former Tribal Chair, Prairie Band, Potawatomi Nation
Susan L. TaylorMore about Susan L. Taylor
Author, Former Editor of Essence magazine and Founder/CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement
Trent TuckerMore about Trent Tucker
Retired NBA Player for the Chicago Bulls, District Director of Athletics, Minneapolis School District
Derek WatkinsMore about Derek Watkins
Philanthropist, Actor, Musician, Author, F.J.Bentley Productions
Christine Todd WhitmanMore about Christine Todd Whitman
former Governor of New Jersey and EPA Administrator
Albert “Al” J. WilliamsMore about Albert “Al” J. Williams
Vice President, San Joaquin Valley Business Unit for Chevron North America Exploration & Production Company
Honorary Ambassadors
Joe GarciaMore about Congressman Joe Garcia (D-FL)
Congressman Representing the 26th District of Florida
Mike HondaMore about Congressman Mike Honda
Congressman Representing the 17th Congressional District of California
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-LeeMore about Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee
18th Congressional District of Texas
Eddie Bernice JohnsonMore about Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)
Congresswoman Representing the 30th District of Texas
Barbara LeeMore about Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Congresswoman Representing the 13th District of California
Bobby L. RushMore about Congressman Rush (D-IL)
Congressman Representing the First District of Illinois
Department of Energy Champions
Melinda DowningMore about Melinda Downing
Environmental Justice Program Manager, Legacy Management, U.S. Department of Energy
Dr. J’Tia HartMore about Dr. J’Tia Hart
Research Analyst, National Nuclear Security Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Dr. Njema FrazierMore about Dr. Njema Frazier
Physicist, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy
Dr. Julio FriedmannMore about Dr. Julio Friedmann
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, The Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy
Melonie D. ParkerMore about Melonie D. Parker
Vice President of Human Resources and Communications, Sandia National Laboratories
Elizabeth StephensMore about Elizabeth Stephens
Materials Science Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Dr. Ming ZhuMore about Dr. Ming Zhu
Acting Budget Director, Office of Environmental Management U.S. Department of Energy