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Rebecca Harris Associate

Rebecca Harris, Associate, provides support on a wide range of energy and sustainability issues. She works on projects directly related to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy. She also provides support in the form of research, economic and data analysis, and drafting of deliverables.

Ms. Harris has an extensive background in economics and possesses a strong analytical skill set. She frequently conducts economic analysis of past events and outcomes, as well as cost-benefit modeling. Her research is generally focused on public policy issues related to sustainable growth and economic development. She is also equipped with data analysis and algorithm development skills after having completed numerous projects using software such as python, java, R-programming, SQL, among others. She also has experience in the reporting of existing renewable energy development projects that aim to improve energy access in developing nations.

Olamide Satimehin Associate

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Olamide Satimehin Associate

Olamide Satimehin, Associate, provides support on a wide range of energy and sustainability issues, including those related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy modeling, and technical studies.

Mr. Satimehin supports renewable project development activities, including the implementation of solar projects. Specifically, he assists with site visits, outreach efforts, feasibility studies, and data analysis. In addition, he conducts market research on renewable energy policy.

Prior to joining Gabel Associates, Mr. Satimehin worked on several projects while at Penn State University relating to linear programming, energy optimization, interconnection for solar and wind markets, and energy audits. He has also completed numerous projects using software such as python, helioscope, and the System Advisory Model (SAM).

Kassandra Damblu Associate

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Kassandra Damblu Associate

Kassandra Damblu, Associate, has strong expertise in strategic planning, research and development, and advocacy in support of equitable public policy reform and program development with a focus on energy and sustainability issues. She also has extensive experience driving campaigns surrounding the transition to a clean energy economy with a focus on environmental justice for marginalized communities.

Ms. Damblu is currently working on projects related to New Jersey’s Council on the Green Economy. She provides support in the form of targeted research, qualitative analysis, comprehensive stakeholder engagement, and drafting of deliverables to provide a foundation for the Council’s recommendations to create an action-oriented pathway for New Jersey’s green economy.

Prior to her role at Gabel Associates, Ms. Damblu worked as a campaign researcher for Community Labor United in Boston. Some of her key tasks included tracking policies, regulations, and programs pertaining to sustainable development and racial equity, and conducting political research and qualitative analyses to identify opportunities to streamline processes for energy efficiency and a just transition.

Ms. Damblu also supported political campaign work in the New York City area. Ms. Damblu’s core responsibilities were circled around planning and facilitating public facing forums, including developing educational materials for distribution; recruitment and training of volunteers; and liaising with interest groups such as local politicians, not-for profits, environmental groups, and faith-based organizations.

Jake Weinberg Associate

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Jake Weinberg Associate

Jake Weinberg, Associate, provides support on a wide range of energy issues in relation to wholesale power markets rules, processes, and policy related issues.

As part of the firm’s Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) Division, Mr. Weinberg assists clients navigate the complex business and legal intricacies of RTOs. Mr. Weinberg largely focuses his time on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and participates in numerous committees and working groups. He also provides support in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP).

Prior to joining Gabel Associates, Mr. Weinberg served as a Litigation Associate focusing on a wide array of complex litigation and legal matters. Mr. Weinberg regularly served as lead counsel, handling matters from case inception, discovery, trial, and post-trial motion and appellate practice.

Nefertiti Danastor Associate

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Nefertiti Danastor Associate

Nefertiti Danastor, Associate, has over 11 years of experience in data management, energy modeling and analysis, quality assurance, and administrative support activities. She is skilled at performing solar analysis and coordinating state-sponsored clean energy incentive programs.

Through her role at Gabel Associates, Ms. Danastor supports the Energy Aggregation and Procurement team. Specifically, she assists aggregated client groups and individual customers to secure energy supply at competitive market rates to save on energy costs. This includes preparing bid documents for review, process management activities (including facilitating the receipt of supplier qualification documents), maintaining accurate records, ensuring that all materials are received in a timely manner, and providing overall program support.

Prior to joining Gabel Associates, Ms. Danastor worked as a solar project manager where she performed energy analysis for residential homes throughout the U.S., including the New York Metropolitan area and municipalities in Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, and California. She also analyzed existing energy consumption to develop 2D energy models for residential structures to assist in predicting the best solar solutions for individual homeowners.

Ms. Danastor also previously served as a program coordinator for the New Jersey Clean Energy Program where she reviewed documents submitted by state-certified HVAC contractors and ensured that installations adhered to state guidelines to qualify for rebate disbursement. She also facilitated the review, verification, and submission processes regarding quarterly financial summaries to the NJ Department of the Treasury, and ensured that payments received were aligned with distribution amounts.

Emma Ahern Associate

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Emma Ahern Associate

Emma Ahern, Associate, has close to 2 years of experience in marketing activities and corporate communications. From her involvement in implementing communications programs both internally and externally, Ms. Ahern has refined her creative problem-solving and project management skillset.

As part of the Marketing and Operations team, Ms. Ahern supports a wide range of marketing and business development activities, including drafting proposals and designing creative promotional materials. She actively communicates and collaborates with each division, as well as supports organizational issues.

Prior to joining Gabel Associates, Ms. Ahern was an internal communications specialist for a global technology and professional services company. In this role, she was responsible for drafting all-employee communications and strategizing on internal campaigns. Ms. Ahern drafted and edited content for numerous internal newsletters and articles, including a weekly all-employee newsletter highlighting relevant company events and high-level organizational strategies. In addition to these responsibilities, she also organized employee engagement events which provided networking opportunities for recent hires. As part of her work, Ms. Ahern was directly involved in managing the company’s environmental communications as well as planning events that showcased corporate sustainability initiatives.

Ms. Ahern received her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Boston University in 2022. Her degree provided opportunities to demonstrate her knowledge of developing relationships in the public and private sectors, designing effective campaigns, and using innovation to solve complex and critical problems. During her undergraduate studies, Ms. Ahern was the president of Eye2Eye, a student-run nonprofit service organization that was focused on fostering equality amongst all genders in the workplace and educational institutions. In this position, she was responsible for facilitating regular networking events, fundraising initiatives, and planning the organization’s yearly conference.

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