Jessie brings nearly 15 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, having successfully supported a diverse array of managerial teams and C-suite executives. Her background in early childhood education enriches her professional profile, as she has worked both as a bilingual Kindergarten teacher and as the Director of an after-school program. This unique combination of ...

With over 10 years of experience as an instructional designer, Devin has worked across the U.S. to develop and implement innovative learning experiences in higher education. He has collaborated with faculty, subject matter experts, and students to create engaging curricula, leveraging technology to enhance both in-person and online learning environments and is excited to bring ...

With over 20 years of cherished residency in the North Fork Valley, I have transitioned from a diverse career in Death Valley National Park to a fulfilling role in local education and community support. My professional journey began in the arid expanses of Death Valley, where I donned several hats, including staffing the Visitor Center, ...

Heidi grew up in Paonia, spending her childhood on a 40-acre organic farm. Although she ventured to other parts of Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, she eventually returned to Paonia, drawn back by its undeniable charm. Her academic journey led her to earn a BS in Environmental Science with a minor in Chemistry from Fort ...

Kiera grew up in Colorado with family ties to the Western Slope and has lived in Northern California, Paris, Ireland, Oregon and is now happy to call Arizona home. She received her BA in International Studies with an emphasis on Post-Colonial Studies from Humboldt State University and holds a Master of Arts degree in Culture ...

Meagan joins SEI after a happy career in Higher Education, where she worked in academic program development and support. It was during this time that Meagan developed an interest in both instructional and multimedia design, and gained experience with program evaluation. Meagan’s formal education includes a Master’s degree in Instructional Design, a Bachelor’s in Fine ...

Andrew comes to Paonia from the scenic Appalachian region of Pennsylvania where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Administration. His interest in solar technology stems from a young exposure in computer engineering and sciences, which evolved into a drive to learn about a wide breadth of how technology works in our society ...

Aaron graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a B.S. in Engineering Physics in 2001, and soon after started a career in climate science measuring atmospheric greenhouse gases for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Realizing that he wanted to work on the solution to the climate problem, he devoted a number ...

Hailing from Georgia, Shawnta is excited to bring years of student support experience to SEI as a Student Services Counselor. Although she holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Business Administration, her passion for helping others and curiosity about renewable energy sources lead her to serve with SEI. When not plugged in Shawnta can be found ...