Leanne Hoadley, Principal

Leanne Hoadley is an energy professional, with over 20 years of experience successfully leading teams in energy-efficiency, demand response, resiliency, sustainability, and community relations expansion. Leanne has held energy management roles at the federal, state and local non-profit levels. Working with, and from within, California’s investor-owned and municipal utilities, she’s led teams to exceed ambitious program goals and pioneer new technologies while empowering supportive, productive, and empathetic working environments.

Leanne has worked in regulated environments and follows strict adherence to proprietary data and compliance. Leanne’s passions is working as an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus on individuals with diverse-abilities. She served as Board President for Access Employee Resource Group and held a Customer Strategy Officer role for nine years within PG&E’s Regional Emergency Center and as an onsite-responder during some of Northern California’s worst disaster events. Leanne is an avid runner, reader and environmental advocate. Leanne received her B.A. in International Politics and Honors degrees in Humanities from the University of San Francisco and is completing a certification in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies from Stanford University. LinkedIn

Note: Leane is not taking on clients or making referrals or recommendations, due to her current full time position.

Advisory Board

Rachel Blatt

Marketing Expertise - Rachel Blatt is a business owner and entrepreneur with a strong background in marketing and brand expansion. She previously held positions as Vice President, Marketing for Vinfolio and Director of Marketing for MyPoints.com. She is a podcaster, fundraiser and avid sports enthusiast with boundless energy. Rachel is an environmental advocate and loves to hike, walk her dogs, and support her two boys. Rachel holds a BA in History from Emory University. LinkedIn

Minoo Parivash

Technology and Engineering Expertise - Minoo Parivash has over 20 years of software engineering and management experience working at tech giants such as Silver Spring Networks, Apple, Yahoo, Palm and more. Minoo's teams include data science, business intelligence and engineering platform solutions. She has steadily progressed through management positions of increasing responsibility, including broadening the technical identity and development of comprehensive platforms to unify engineering systems.

As a seasoned executive leader, Minoo has designed, tested and worked with scientists who designed complex algorithms and provided hands on support for APIs for customers and business partners; she excels in communicating complex software processes into understandable solutions for internal and external teams. Minoo is an avid environmentalist and enjoys the outdoors, hiking and gardening. Minoo holds a B.A. in Computer Science and Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Software Engineering. LinkedIn

Geoff Pollard

Data Analysis Expertise - Geoff Pollard is a retired energy efficiency and demand response expert with extensive experience in complex data analysis, which informs his visionary sense of striving to reimagine what’s possible. Geoff worked with some of the country’s largest commercial businesses including data centers within the hi-tech industry. With over 20 years of energy industry experience, he’s worked at the intersection of data, digital monitoring, and energy management. Geoff is an avid hiker, reader and traveler. Geoff holds a BS in Transportation Engineering from California Polytechnic State University.

Ashley Dawson

Customer Engagement Expertise - Ashley Dawson is a Customer Engagement specialist with over 10 years of experience in direct customer service, account management and marketing. After starting her career in growth marketing, Ashley moved into customer success and served as a Senior Customer Success Manager, at Intercom, a technology company focused on customer communications. With her background in marketing and sales, Ashley has unique empathy and understanding for the needs and challenges of Sales teams, and has developed an expertise in sales training and enablement, making her a valuable partner. Ashley is a health enthusiast and a former school-days pole-vaulter. Ashley graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A in Film and Media from the University of California, Berkeley. LinkedIn

Juliet Clothier

Financial & Revenue Expertise - Juliet Clothier is a 15+ year C-Suite executive, who has worked with individuals and businesses with annual revenues ranging from $500K to $200M. Juliet has spent her career focused on leadership development and coaching, identifying and mentoring emerging leaders, and building and strengthening teams and systems in finance, human resources, technology, compliance and operations. Juliet brings her passion for equity in the workplace to each assignment, ensuring that leaders are equipped with the tools required to effectively balance the needs and interests of the company, and its multigenerational and multicultural workforce and customer base. Her expertise in professionalizing growing organizations has earned her the reputation of effective change agent, skillfully managing culture and systems shifts to ensure continuity while scaling operations. LinkedIn