ABOUT US
The Namasté Solar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013
by Namaste Solar Electric employees, and operates independently of the company.
Our mission is to propagate renewable energy for socially responsible organizations, domestic or international.
by Namaste Solar Electric employees, and operates independently of the company.
Our mission is to propagate renewable energy for socially responsible organizations, domestic or international.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
JAMIE ENSTROM
Jamie currently serves as the Board Chair of the Namasté Solar Foundation. She is passionate about renewable energy and sustainability, and is enthusiastic about helping others gain access to the these benefits through the Foundation’s mission. Jamie has been in the environmental field for the last five years, and in the solar industry for the last three of those. Her past involvement in social enterprise has included youth empowerment through urban agriculture, land conservation, and environmental justice. Jamie is a Colorado transplant from Florida, so you'll most likely find her romping through the mountains looking for alpine lakes and streams!
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JuliAN MUSIKANT
Julian currently serves as the Treasurer of the Namasté Solar Foundation Board of Directors. After graduating from Brown University in 2013 with degrees in international relations and economics, he went home to New York City to work in non-profit marketing while building an expertise in raising awareness for several major philanthropic organizations. When Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, he decided to move to the island to support family and other grassroots rebuilding efforts. Having been inspired by some of the renewable projects he worked on during this time, Julian entered the solar industry where he is now focusing on helping utility companies better support renewable energy projects.
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HOPE TRISLER
Hope currently serves as Co-Chair on the Namasté Solar Foundation Board of Directors. She joined the Board in 2019, shortly after entering the solar industry. She moved to Colorado in 2017 after graduating from William & Mary to serve with Americorps, where she worked extensively with nonprofits in the Denver Metro area. Currently, Hope is a CAD Designer for solar on new construction homes. She is dedicated to making the world a better place for future generations.
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ALICIA CREIGHTON
Alicia currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of the Namasté Solar Foundation. Since taking a few sustainability courses in college, she has been passionate about renewable energy and reducing human impact on the planet. She is excited to assist socially responsible businesses gain access to renewable energy.
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RACHEL MOUNTAIN
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.
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GREG WONG
Greg joined the Namaste Solar Foundation in 2019 with high hopes to give back to his community through philanthropic measures. After graduating from Syracuse University, he focused his energy toward sustainable food production through aquaponics on the island of Maui and as an intern at the Denver Aquarium. Greg has since shifted his efforts toward renewable energy, helping design, construct and manage over 20MW of photovoltaics in the past four years. It is his hope to continue fighting for a greener, more resourceful Earth for future generations yet to come.
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Geoff Lambert
Geoff has been on the board of the Namasté Solar Foundation since 2018. Originally from Maine, he moved to Colorado to pursue a degree in renewable energy. After graduating, he took a job in Hawaii and spent 3 years there installing solar. Since coming back to Colorado in 2015, Geoff has been an employee and Co-Owner of Namasté Solar and is currently a PV electrician and crew lead on the Builder New Construction team. Geoff is passionate about leaving this world a better place for the following generations and is highly committed to the solar industry.
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STEVEN CARROLL
Steven Carroll joined the Namasté Solar Foundation Board of Directors in 2018. He’s worked in the Solar Industry for 10 years and has long been an advocate of environmental and humanitarian causes. Aside from charitable donations, Steve has volunteered his time by teaching in workshops and providing hands-on repair and construction for various non-profit endeavors. His knowledge and experience will contribute to the growth and success of the Namasté Solar Foundation.
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SteVE FURR
Steve came to the solar industry in 2017 after 25 years of operational and management roles in the telecommunications industry. In his current role as a Residential PV Systems Designer, he is actively pursuing his passion and commitment to help transform the planet towards a complete adoption of renewable energy practices. In joining the Namasté Solar Foundation, he is excited to use his experience and passion to help support socially responsible organizations who - as part of their journey along the path to a sustainable future – want to build on their efforts to develop renewable energy solutions. A Coloradan since the mid-90’s, Steve and his family enjoy all that the wonderful Colorado outdoors has to offer. His love for the beauty of CO, and his concern for the health of his adopted state, fuels his commitment to the Foundation board and to our mission.
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