After graduating from Fort Lewis College with a degree in Fine Arts, Cory has been through several careers. From a cable/phone lineman to a high school art teacher, to currently operating a small organic farm in Paonia. He married his college sweetheart in 95 and is a father of two. His wife has a degree ...
When he was a child, Marshall had a toy solar kit with a PV cell attached to a fan motor. It was as good as magic, and that sense of magic has never dimmed. Seeking adventure after a short run as an IT professional, Marshall dove into the solar industry in 2012 installing residential and ...
Alejandro is an SEI instructor with nearly a decade of experience in installing and commissioning power distribution equipment at telecommunications sites. A graduate in Electronic Engineering from the Costa Rica Institute of Technology, Alejandro decided to shift his career toward a more sustainable and environmentally conscious industry. In 2014, he completed a master’s degree in ...
After acquiring a bachelor degree in Graphic Design in 2007, Chris was introduced to the world of marketing, design and web development, where he has worked since. He brings an array of experience to the team, having worked in higher education, commercial sales and non-profit journalism throughout his career. Chris was first introduced to wind ...
Kristen is a Solar Sister, with a capital “S”. She follows the philosophy that since the sun is the source of all energy, we should look to it first to provide design guidance in our built environments. In 2012, Kristen graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and set out to ...
Saphire first came to Costa Rica in 2011 to immerse herself in the Spanish language and culture through study abroad. She was a Junior at the University of Kansas at the time. She made the move back to Costa Rica in 2012 after graduating a proud Jayhawk, and throughout the years has worked with individuals ...
Amy found her way to PV in sunny Arizona, as part of an interest in off-grid sustainable living and natural building. She began drafting residential PV systems in 2005, and made an appearance in residential-scale wind power manufacturing as a drafter and document control specialist until 2008, when she moved to California where the PV ...
Michelle joined the SEI team in 2016, working to share SEI’s mission and knowledge with the growing solar community around the world. Throughout her career, she has worked with nonprofits and NGOs dedicated to sustainable development through community empowerment. She has focused on building capacity for the sustainable agriculture and renewable energy industries throughout the ...
María Pía Day has a degree in Advertising, with a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration and a Master in Marketing and Business Management. She spend 4 years leading the marketing and communication efforts to expand SEI's Spanish Program in Latin America, and was promoted to Director of Business Development for the Hispanic and Latin-American Program ...
Paulina is originally from Chile, has lived a few years in Colorado and has recently moved to Paonia . She enjoys being surrounded by nature, wildlife, and all the green in Colorado's western slope. Paulina received a degree in Industrial Design and has always been interested and passionate about renewable technology;one of her first projects as a student ...