Category: Meet the OR-MEP Team

OR-MEP Role:Program Oversight What motivates you in this role?I have worked in the energy efficiency field for the past 15 years, with most of my work focused on low-income programs. I love that the work we do is helping to save the earth (one lightbulb at a time!), while also helping to immediately and tangibly … Continue reading Meet the Team: Shelley Beaulieu

OR-MEP Role:Southern Oregon Energy Advisor OR-MEP Role:Southern Oregon Energy Advisor What motivates you in this role?I enjoy working with the development team members on multifamily projects, from owners to subcontractors. I find satisfaction in discovering the right fit for each unique project and seeing it through to completion. What excites you most about the Multifamily … Continue reading Meet the Team: Cheryl LaCombe

OR-MEP Role:Marketing and Outreach Associate What motivates you in this role?The population that can receive the greatest benefit from energy efficiency is often the one that sees the least of it. I am motivated by bridging the gap of energy efficiency with affordable housing to make energy efficiency accessible and affordable to all. What excites … Continue reading Meet the Team: Eleni Eisenhart

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