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Executive Council

The Executive Council is a philanthropic advisory board comprising University Trustees and organizations principally involved in climate and energy transition and resilient communities, across technology, finance, and international conservation. Council members bring financial resources to the Institute and advise the leadership team and University decision makers on industry trends and policy.

Leigh Avsec

Leigh Avsec

Vice President – Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs at Fortune Brands Innovation

Ken Boyce

Ken Boyce

Senior Director, Principal Engineering at UL Solutions

Avram Buchbinder

Avram Buchbinder

Sr. R&D Manager of Catalysis Fundamentals and Applications at Honeywell UOP

Michelle Carr

Michelle Carr

Chief Executive Officer at Evergreen Climate Innovations

Sunny Elebua

Sunny Elebua

Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Exelon
Mark S. Lillie

Mark S. Lillie

Former Chief Counsel at the Federal Highway Administration

Stacy Mahler

Stacy Mahler

Head of Sustainability at Siemens Smart Infrastructure US

Anthony Mann

Anthony Mann

President & CEO at E-J Electric Installation Co.

Pin Ni

Pin Ni

Trustee at Northwestern University | President at Wanxiang America

Ray O'Connor

Ray O'Connor

Partner at Energy Capital Ventures | Managing Director at Samuel A. Ramirez & Co.

Tom O'Flynn

Tom O'Flynn

Venture Partner, Energy Impact Partners; Board Director, TransAlta; Lead Operating Director, Dimension Energy (a Partners Group Co.)

Kevin Self

Kevin Self

Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development & Government Affairs at Schneider Electric