Category: Meet the OR-MEP Team

OR-MEP Role:Outreach Coordinator What motivates you in this role?I am motivated because this program can make life a little bit easier for people. And to know that our work will affect generations of residents in each of the buildings we serve drives that motivation even higher. What excites you most about the Multifamily Energy Program?The … Continue reading Meet the Team: Connor Shields

OR-MEP Role:Communications and Outreach Manager What motivates you in this role?I’m motivated by the fact that the work I do leads to lower energy costs and improved quality of life for low-income Oregonians. As a communications professional, my top priority is connecting people with information that will make their lives better and I’m honored to … Continue reading Meet the Team: Nicole Allen

Name: Carrie Bee OR-MEP Role: Energy Advisor, Oregon Multifamily Energy Program What motivates you in this role? I am motivated by the opportunity to use my experience and knowledge of building science and energy efficiency to reduce Oregon’s energy use while providing comfortable, affordable housing for Oregon residents. What excites you most about the Multifamily … Continue reading Meet the Team: Carrie Bee

Name: Matthew Mills OR-MEP Role: Energy Advisor, Oregon Multifamily Energy Program What motivates you in this role? I have been continually inspired by the variety of organizations and people who work so hard to bring efficiency into the spotlight for low-income multifamily buildings. There is so much innovation and creativity involved in each of the … Continue reading Meet the Team: Matthew Mills

Name: Julia Sinex OR-MEP Role: Energy Advisor & Outreach Specialist, Oregon Multifamily Energy Program What motivates you in this role? In my role as Energy Advisor, I have the privilege of working with a wide range of designs from micro-studios to large family apartments, and from transitional housing to homes for the aging. It is … Continue reading Meet the Team: Julia Sinex

Name: Mekha Abraham OR-MEP Role: Technical Manager, Oregon Multifamily Energy Program What motivates you in this role? Throughout my energy efficiency career, I have worked across many building sectors, including commercial buildings, schools, and residential. Working in the affordable multifamily sector has been the most rewarding because I’ve found owners and developers of affordable multifamily … Continue reading Meet the Team: Mekha Abraham

Name: Steph Berkland OR-MEP Role: Program Manager, Oregon Multifamily Energy Program What motivates you in this role? The OR-MEP team and the passionate individuals supporting low-income Oregonians. In my role I have the fortune of working with the program staff (TRC), OHCS staff, project teams, and other stakeholders. All are a blast to work with! … Continue reading Meet the Team: Steph Berkland

In this new series, we will introduce members of the OR-MEP team each month. This month’s spotlight is on Dan Elliott, Senior Policy Analyst with the OHCS Housing Stabilization Division. Name: Dan Elliott OR-MEP Role: Dan is OHCS' agency lead and primary expert on the development and prioritization of energy efficiency and clean energy efforts … Continue reading Meet the Team: Dan Elliott