Who We Are

Tina is the Chief Executive Officer at PowerOptions. Her long-standing connection to PowerOptions and distinguished career in the energy sector uniquely positioned her to lead the organization into its next chapter. As President and CEO of CMC Energy Services, she led the growth strategy that transitioned the company from regional to national, and while President and COO of Conservation Services Group (acquired by CLEAResult), she oversaw a period of tremendous advancement, building their team’s capability to support innovation, growth, and improved service delivery. Tina’s collaborative leadership style and her ability to build strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders have been key to her success, and she has consistently championed initiatives that align with PowerOptions’ mission, ensuring affordability, resilience, and sustainability for a wide range of stakeholders.

Kristen is the Senior Vice President for PowerOptions, managing the core functions of Member Relations, Marketing/Communications, and Operations. Kristen brings a passion for supporting communities to be more sustainable and just. Prior to her role at PowerOptions, she was the Chief Operating Officer at the Northeast Clean Energy Council. In addition to leading NECEC's internal operations, she developed the organization's Municipal Leadership programming. Kristen spent over five years with the City of Somerville in various roles, including the Director of SomerStat, the Mayor’s Office for Innovation and Analytics, and the COVID-19 Incident Commander.

Kristen developed deep experience in organizational development, monitoring, and evaluation during her ten years working in international development. She had roles as a Program Officer in the Hewlett Foundation’s Global Development & Population Program, focused on evidence-informed policymaking, and as a USAID Global Health Fellow at the Packard Foundation, supporting the monitoring and evaluation efforts of their population, health, and environment grantees in Ethiopia. Kristen started her career at Management Sciences for Health, where she supported health professionals in developing countries to strengthen their leadership and management skills with a focus on change management, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation.

Kristen has a bachelor's degree in philosophy and environmental studies from Brandeis University and a master's degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University.

When not at work, Kristen enjoys sailing on the Charles, pretending she can garden, and having adventures near and far with her children.

Erin Camp, PhD, is the Energy Sustainability and Analytics Program Director at PowerOptions. She is leading the design and execution of PowerOptions’ new program that provides sustainability advisory and data analytics services to our members. Erin has a decade of professional experience as an energy consultant, researcher, and analyst working in the sustainable energy transition space. Her areas of expertise include electrification of buildings and transportation, renewable energy and energy storage technologies, emissions inventories, and energy economics and policy. Prior to joining PowerOptions, she worked as a senior consultant at Synapse Energy Economics, where she served as a project manager and energy analyst for non-profit and government clients. Before Synapse, Erin worked at the Cadmus Group for public-sector clients on strategic electrification and energy policies and programs. Erin earned a PhD in Geological Sciences from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Geology from Amherst College in Massachusetts. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, doing yoga, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Jonathan Stout joined PowerOptions in 2024 as the Director of Market Development, entrusted with spearheading innovative market strategies to further support Member organizations' efforts to achieve a more affordable, resilient, and sustainable energy future. His professional journey began in project management, specializing in the intricacies of healthcare and higher education construction projects. Jonathan's early career emphasis on engineering quality control and project coordination laid a solid foundation. As the small firm grew, his responsibilities evolved to encompass developing company standards, energy analysis, and utility incentive coordination for intricate energy efficiency efforts within healthcare settings. Upon joining Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) in 2021 as the Sustainability & Energy Engineer, Jonathan orchestrated energy efficiency endeavors, revamped the Institute's Strategic Energy Master Plan, and presided over the Institute's Sustainability Committee. Beyond DFCI's confines, he actively engaged in various municipal and state coalitions, advocating for clean energy policies tailored to the unique needs of healthcare facilities. Recognized for his expertise, Jonathan was appointed to the Massachusetts Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) in June 2023, serving as a representative for large commercial and industrial end-use customers. The GMAC's mandate includes evaluating and offering recommendations on the electric-sector modernization plans (ESMPs) proposed by Massachusetts' investor-owned electric distribution companies (EDCs). Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Northeastern University. Outside of work, he channels his energy into coaching Ultimate Frisbee for Brown University, New England Scoop, and Boston Glory. An avid plant-based runner, Jonathan can often be found training throughout the South Shore, where he resides with his wife and their two beloved cattle dogs.

Walter Gray is the Program Director for Alternative Fuels at PowerOptions, where he leads and continues to scale the organization’s Solar and Clean Transportation programs. He works closely with members and suppliers to deliver projects that reduce energy costs and accelerate decarbonization across the PowerOptions diverse nonprofit membership base.

Over more than a decade at PowerOptions, Walter has helped organizations navigate numerous and varied complex energy decisions - from procurement strategy through project execution - while shaping program offerings to reflect evolving market conditions. He is known for his practical, results-oriented approach and for consistently translating strategy into execution, including more than 300 completed solar projects. In addition to his program leadership, Walter plays an active role in strengthening organizational capabilities and aligning initiatives to deliver maximum value to members.

Walter holds a degree in economics from Skidmore College, with a minor in business and a focus on mathematics. He lives in Salem, Massachusetts with his wife, two children, and dog. When he’s not with his family, you can usually find him training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing pickleball, or working on projects around the house. His long-term career goal is to become an assistant handyman (without a direct email address) at the local Jewish Community Center in Marblehead where his kids went to preschool.

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Swarnav Pujari has accumulated nearly a decade of experience in the climate technology and energy industry as a researcher, engineer, and founder. Currently, as the Director of Technology Enablement at PowerOptions, he leverages his expertise to develop and launch new programs and solutions that address the most pressing needs and challenges of the organization's Members. Swarnav possesses a strong track record of building and launching various products across climate sectors. Prior to joining PowerOptions, he founded a climate media company that conducted due diligence and screened early-stage climate companies for investors and corporations. Swarnav finds joy in building, exploring, and experiencing new things. He enjoys going down rabbit holes to learn about the frontiers of technology and traveling to new places to experience different cultures.

Sharon Palermo joins PowerOptions with a decade of experience building effective, scalable marketing strategies that connect organizations with the resources they need. She has a proven track record of transforming complex ideas into clear, accessible communications and programs that deliver measurable value. At PowerOptions, Sharon uses her expertise to strengthen how we engage with Members, ensuring they can easily access the full range of energy solutions, education, and support we provide to help them meet their goals. Outside of her professional life, Sharon is a force for good. As a CrossFit and powerlifting coach, she is dedicated to giving back, volunteering to coach NH Special Olympics athletes, and helping them build confidence, strength, and a healthy mindset. When she's not at the gym or in the office, you can find her hiking the NH White Mountains, exploring trails in the Southwest, or enjoying gravel rides. Sharon holds an MBA from Rivier University.

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Julie is the Director of Member Relations at PowerOptions, where she spearheads our work to ensure our Members receive outstanding support. She leads a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing Member value and empowering our Members to reduce the cost, carbon, and complexity of their energy.

Before joining PowerOptions, Julie founded and led Green Path Strategies, a boutique strategic communications firm that worked with dozens of clean energy companies on building strong relationships, processes, and reputations. Julie also spent two decades in senior management roles at global renewable energy companies, first as Director of Corporate Affairs for Enel Green Power and then as Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations for Brookfield Renewable Partners. In these positions, she was a member of the executive team overseeing renewable project development, acquisitions, and operations in North America, Latin America, and Europe.

Julie started her career as a Peace Corps volunteer living in a remote, off-grid community and working on a solar-based rural electrification program in the Dominican Republic. Her commitment to energy equity and clean energy is deeply rooted in that experience.

Julie is also committed to public service. She served six years as a Town Councilor in Wakefield, Massachusetts, where she led many sustainability and clean energy initiatives. She remains active in the local community as a volunteer and an advocate for safer streets, housing access, and climate progress.

Julie holds an MBA from Boston University and a BA in International Studies and Public Communications from American University in Washington, D.C. She is on the board of the Women’s Energy Network (WEN), Boston Chapter, and is a national fellow in the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP). When not working, Julie enjoys reading, running, and traveling.  

Zach is PowerOptions' Senior Program Manager, Energy Procurement & Insights and leads PowerOptions' Energy Procurement & Insights program. In his role, Zach helps PowerOptions Members properly navigate the complexities of the New England electricity and natural gas markets. He helps Members and staff stay up to date with current trends in these markets and helps Members create successful energy purchasing strategies to best meet their goals. He also ensures that Members are well informed about new energy policies and market changes and how to best address them. Zach has more than half a decade of energy markets and sustainability experience across the US. He has helped manage relationships and energy and sustainability purchasing strategies and budgeting for numerous hospital systems, real estate trusts, cities and towns, and large industrial customers. He has also helped customers maneuver energy market rules and program changes across ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, ERCOT, and CAISO. Prior to joining PowerOptions, Zach worked as a Senior Energy Markets and Sustainability Analyst at Veolia North America where he managed a number of large and diverse clients. Before Veolia, Zach worked at Enel Green Power as an Energy Trading Analyst trading energy from wind assets and at Competitive Energy Services as an Energy Analyst assisting customers analyze their energy data and procurement strategies. Zach holds a Master of Science in Energy Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he did extensive research on flow batteries and their economic viability. In his free time, he writes for the Android Police tech blog and enjoys spending time outside, cardio kickboxing, and playing board games with friends and family.

Dan Lesser leads the SolarShare Program at PowerOptions, a community solar initiative that lowers Member energy costs while expanding access to clean energy for local residents. He brings ten years of experience developing new business models in renewables and distributed energy, including roles in strategy, partnerships, and commercial operations at Enel X, Voltus, and ADL Ventures. At Voltus, he supported the launch of PJM’s first bring-your-own-thermostat program and built partnerships that enabled EV charging, storage, and demand response to participate in wholesale electricity markets. Dan was a 2022 Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) Fellow, graduated from Bowdoin College, and has an MPA in Sustainability at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, focusing on energy justice and community-centered solutions. He lives in Cambridge, MA, with his wife, and enjoys cross-country skiing, hiking, and rock climbing, as well as growing sunflowers and seeking out the best dark chocolate.

Alanna Boyd serves as Senior Program Manager for Maine at PowerOptions, where she leads engagement and support for more than 300 municipalities, nonprofits, schools, and public-serving organizations across the state. In this role, she helps members navigate an increasingly complex energy landscape, identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve resilience, and connect with PowerOptions' growing portfolio of energy solutions.

Most recently, Alanna served as PowerOptions' Director of Member Relations, leading member engagement strategy and overseeing a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and value to the organization's members across New England. In 2026, she transitioned into her current role to focus on serving her adopted home state of Maine and helping its communities access innovative, practical, and fiscally responsible energy solutions.

A longtime nonprofit leader and relationship builder, Alanna brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic leadership, fundraising, member engagement, and organizational development. She has held leadership roles with mission-driven organizations spanning education, conservation, the arts, and advocacy, including Olin College of Engineering, Shady Hill School, and Harvey Mudd College.

Before joining PowerOptions, Alanna worked at Enel North America, where she managed commercial and industrial customer relationships focused on demand response and renewable energy initiatives.

As a Portland resident raising three children in the state she now serves professionally, she brings both a personal commitment and a deep appreciation for Maine's communities, institutions, and unique energy challenges. She is passionate about helping Maine organizations thrive and believes that strong communities deserve access to the same expertise and opportunities as the region's largest institutions.

Alanna holds a bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA from Simmons University. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring Maine's trails with her dog, cold water ocean dips, and spending as much time with her family as possible.

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Tricia Rush joined the PowerOptions team in October 2007. In her role as Senior Member Relationship Manager, Tricia advises existing and prospective Members on all of the programs offered by PowerOptions. With her finger on the pulse of the ever-fluctuating energy markets, Tricia provides up-to-the-minute electricity and natural gas quotes, assisting customers in devising their energy purchasing strategies. She is the front-line interface of the organization with customers, handling all their inquiries and explaining the advantages and benefits of PowerOptions. Prior to joining Power Options, Tricia gained valuable finance, sales, and customer service experience with both State Street Bank and the Aramark Corporation. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, where she studied Business, with a concentration in Finance. In her spare time, Tricia enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children, reading, and exercising.