Rhett Buttle
Rhett Buttle is the Founder of Public Private Strategies (PPS). PPS creates opportunities where the public and private sectors meet bringing together diverse allies including foundations, associations, corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to solve pressing societal challenges. By harnessing the power of the private sector, PPS build coalitions, activate campaigns, and create strategic partnerships to […]
William Peduto
William Peduto was elected to the office of Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh in the General Election on November 5, 2013, and took office as Pittsburgh’s 60th Mayor in January of 2014. Prior to taking office, he worked for 19 years on Pittsburgh City Council – seven years as a staffer then twelve years as […]
José Miguel Torrebiarte
José Miguel Torrebiarte was born in Guatemala in 1965. Since 2010 he has been President and a member of the Board of Directors of Calzado Cobán. He has also been on the Board of Directors of Novella Holding since 2003. Mr. Torrebiarte has a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State […]
Anu Rajaraman
As USAID’s Mission Director in Guatemala, Ms. Anu Rajaraman leads a team of 120 talented professionals and a diverse suite of projects to achieve a more secure, prosperous, and well-governed Guatemala while addressing the root causes of irregular migration. In this role, she has built multiple partnerships with communities, civil society, the private sector, and […]
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez
Vicente Gonzalez is currently serving his second term in the United States Congress as the elected representative of the 15th District of Texas which encompasses the growing suburban counties of Brooks, Duval, Guadalupe, Jim Hogg, Karnes, and Live Oak as well as portions of Hidalgo, and Wilson counties. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez came to Washington to continue […]
Virginie Helias
With over 3 decades of experience at Procter & Gamble in Brand Management and Innovation, Virginie has a broad experience across multiple categories and global to local brand management expertise. Virginie has worked across several of P&G’s multi-billion dollar brands, including Pantene, Ariel/Tide, and Pampers, and has extensive international experience having been based in France, […]
David Magid
David Magid is the founder of YSG, he is an executive with over 10 years of experience in the energy industry. David has designed, managed and developed several MW of rooftop solar throughout the Northeast. He operates YSG’s rooftop business along with C&I project development efforts. His areas of expertise include: prospecting, site due diligence, […]
Kate Casey
Kate Casey (Houston) joined KKR in 2018 and is a member of the Infrastructure team. She has been involved with the Firm’s investments in Neon Renewables, Nitrogen Renewables, NextEra Energy Partners, and Rocky Mountain Midstream. Prior to joining KKR, Ms. Casey was with J.P. Morgan’s investment banking practice in New York where she was involved […]
Peggy Van de Plaasche
James Mandel
James Mandel is a Managing Director in the Portfolio Operations Group at Blackstone. He is focused on sustainability and emissions reduction within Blackstone’s portfolio. Prior to that, he was a Managing Director at Rocky Mountain Institute where he led the Carbon-Free Buildings Program. James has a Ph.D. in Ecology from Cornell University.
Ron Gonen
Ron is the Founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm comprised of venture capital, growth equity, private equity, project finance and an innovation center focused on building the circular economy. Investors include many of the world’s largest retailers and consumer goods companies as well as family offices interested in investments […]