About Us

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Sara
​Demetroff

Sara serves as the Chair of the Namasté Solar Foundation. She has committed her career to advancing the adoption of renewable energy and reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry. Sara began her career in renewable energy in the non-profit sector but quickly learned that her interests lie in project development and implementation. Over the past 12 years Sara has made professional contributions in the solar industry as an Energy Project Manager, Business Developer and now, Commercial Solar Designer. She has previously held board positions as Vice-President of the City of Eureka Energy Committee, and Treasurer of the Humboldt Trails Council.
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Heather
​Kinsey

Heather serves as the Co-Chair of the Namasté Solar Foundation Board of Directors. Heather grew up in Western North Carolina and studied at Appalachian State University.  She graduated with a B.S. double major in Appropriate Technology & Design and Building Sciences with a concentration in Architectural Technology & Design. She was the Lead Electrical Designer for Appalachian State’s ‘The Solar Homestead’ at the Solar Decathlon 2011 competition, which included an 8.2 kW innovative bifacial solar canopy. She is passionate about creating and influencing change in the World through renewable energy and has designed over 1.5 MW of residential solar PV projects at Namaste Solar. Through the Foundation she looks forward to helping to create an accessible bridge to renewable energy.

Rachel
​Mountain

Rachel serves as the Treasurer of the Namasté Solar Foundation Board of Directors. 
​Growing up near the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Rachel developed a strong appreciation for our natural environment which led her to pursue a degree in Environmental Studies. Throughout her coursework, she learned about the perils our mountains face from mountaintop removal and took an immediate interest in finding a solution through renewable energy. Rachel currently works in the solar industry with a focus on commercial solar development. She is proud to serve on the Board of an organization that aligns with her personal mission to promote positive social and environmental change, and she is excited to help other organizations achieve their own missions.

Alicia Creighton

Alicia serves as the Secretary of the Namasté Solar Foundation Board of Directors.  Alicia grew up in Pennsylvania, enjoying the outdoors every moment she had.  Since taking ecological consciousness courses in college, she has been passionate about renewable energy and reducing human impact on Earth.  Through the Foundation, she is excited to assist socially responsible businesses gain access to renewable energy.

Emily
​Paulsen

​Emily grew up in Pennsylvania but moved to the beautiful Colorado in 2016 to serve three years in the non-profit, AmeriCorps. She joined Namasté Solar as a Solar PV Installer on the Builder-New-Construction team in early 2019, eventually transitioning into a role as Safety Specialist for Residential Solar Installers. Emily joined the Namasté Solar Foundation in 2020 to put her non-profit experience to use. She is excited to contribute to the foundation by helping other businesses that align with Namaste Solar’s socially responsible mission access grants to achieve their goals.  

Jake
​Logar

Jake grew up outside Seattle, WA and has slowly crept East since graduating from Washington State University in 2012. Seeking career purpose, he joined Namaste Solar Electric in 2019 believing in the co-ownership and B-Corp business models. He is now a residential electrician working as a crew lead in the Service Department where he helps keep residential PV systems on and operational across the Front Range. Jake joined the Namaste Solar Foundation in 2021 to further act on his commitment to bolster community and shared prosperity.

Angelica
​Jimenez

Angelica grew up in south Florida, went on to play soccer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and moved to Colorado just a few short months after graduating. With her degree in public health, she is a firm believer that sustainable energy is an important facet of environmental health. In joining the Namasté Solar Foundation, she is looking forward to learning more about all things grant processes and ultimately working to make solar energy accessible for all. 

Jenna Stadsvold

Originally from Minnesota, Jenna’s appreciation for the outdoors started young. Her youth was spent playing in the woods or buried in books. This later translated into a degree in natural resources with a minor in communications and later a master’s degree in marketing. After moving to Colorado (because mountains), Jenna landed with Namasté Solar and is currently a Marketing Strategist there. She is passionate about distilling brands into engaging content, creative campaigns, and clear messaging and using business as a force for good.

James
​Goodwin

James has been an employee of Namasté Solar since 2019 and is a Lead Commercial PV Installer.  Previously, James worked for Harness Energy as a Wind Resource Assessment Technician installing meteorological towers for wind turbine prospecting. He has a B.Sc. in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Michigan State University and a professional certificate in Renewable and Sustainable Energy from CU Boulder in collaboration with RASEI. Currently, James is pursuing a Master of Engineering Management at CU Boulder. During his undergraduate program, he served in leadership positions for successful environmental justice campaigns through Clean Water Action in both Michigan and New Jersey. He has since continued activism work with groups such as Black Lives Matter, Know Tomorrow, Friends of the Maple River, and the Nature Conservancy.

Paul
Scherzinger

Paul grew up in Ohio, loving the outdoors.  He moved to Colorado and started a career in renewable energy in 2013.  He is now an employee and co-owner of Namasté Solar and works as a Journeyman Electrician and a Crew Lead on the Builder-New-Construction team. His hope is to help others make the world a better place through the Namasté Solar Foundation.