About Us
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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.
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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.
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Elliot Freedman
Elliot grew up in Boulder, CO. Watching his mother work in non-profit growing up, Elliot gained a strong sense for helping people. He has worked in many industries, finding ways to support and help people that lack the resources needed to experience the world. Most recently, he has made a home with the Namaste Solar Electric family and works as a Site Auditor with the installation crews around the state. In his free time, Elliot enjoys international travel, winter sports, and backpacking with a drone in the summer.
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Jake
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