Robyn Skodzinsky, Project Manager
Robyn Skodzinsky is a Project Manager for the Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to her work as Project Manager, Robyn worked for two years as an AmeriCorps member with SOS Community Services in Ypsilanti, MI. Robyn also worked for six years with the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning where she managed the transportation program and subscriptions for the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning. She is also a former President of the Inter Co-operative Council at the University of Michigan, a member cooperative with 18 group houses, one apartment house, and an annual budget of $1.7 million.
Robyn possesses a Bachelors degree (BS) in Public Administration and Urban Planning (summa cum laude) from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Public Administration (MPA, summa cum laude) with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Eastern Michigan University.
Greg Vendena, Project Manager
Greg Vendena is a Project Manager for the Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to his work as Project Manager, Greg worked as a Designer and Project Manager for co-lab studio in Detroit, for Crossings Architecture in Ferndale, MI, and for Cheng Design and Construction in Berkeley, CA. Greg has also worked as an Adjunct Professor of Architecture for the University of Michigan, Lawrence Technical University, and the University of Detroit – Mercy.
Greg is a co-founder and board member of co-lab creative, an educational organization based in Detroit and is a co-founder and co-organizer for o2 Michigan, a local chapter for international ecological design work.
Greg possesses a Bachelors degree (BS) from Arizona State University, a Bachelors degree (BFA) from California College of Arts and Crafts, and a Master of Architecture from Cranbrook Academy of Art (with distinction). He is also a LEED Accredited Professional and a Charrette Facilitator for the Green Communities affordable housing program of the Enterprise Foundation.
Chris Petit, Project Manager
Chris Petit is a Project Manager for the Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to his work as Project Manager, Chris worked as a Research Assistant for the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota, as an Environmental Studies Educational Associate at Carleton College, and as a Sustainable Design Researcher at Carleton College.
As an officer for the University of Minnesota's Greenlight program, he was a charrette facilitator for community revitalization projects within Minnesota. Chris has also worked as a Harvard Forest Research Fellow for Harvard University, a Howard Hughes Research Fellow for Carleton College, and Research Assistant for the University of New Orleans.
Chris possesses a Bachelors degree (BA) in Biology (cum laude) from Carleton College and is completing his graduate studies for a Masters of Science in Architecture (Sustainable Design) from the University of Minnesota.
Deb Heed, Project Manager
Deb Heed is a Project Manager for the Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to her work as Project Manager, Deb helped launch Custom Transit Airport Shuttle, a family-owned and operated business based in Ann Arbor, MI. After spending several years in Chicago purchasing TV and radio advertising for major movie studios, she was named the Director of Marketing for Nederlander Organization’s Chicago office. While there, she oversaw all advertising, promotions, and publicity for concert seasons at Poplar Creek, Alpine Valley Music Theatres, and Shubert Theatre.
Deb possesses a Bachelor’s degree (BA) from University of Michigan. She also achieved her certification as a personal and professional coach from the Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael, CA.
Lisa Dugdale, Project Manager
Lisa Dugdale is a Project Manager for the Clean Energy Coalition, focusing on social marketing and program development. Prior to her work as Project Manager, Lisa founded and was Executive Director for Think Local First, a nonprofit promoting support of locally owned businesses. Lisa has over 12 years of research experience, most recently as a nonprofit program evaluation manager for Formative Evaluation Research Associates (FERA), and previously as a researcher for the University of Michigan and as a research manager for several market research companies. Lisa is active in the community, serving on the board of the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice as well as on the initiating team of Transition Ann Arbor. She received the first Giving Back to the Community Award from Ann Arbor’s People’s Food Cooperative in 2007 for her work in starting Think Local First.
Lisa possesses Masters degrees from the University of Michigan in Social Work (MSW) and Public Policy (MPP) with a concentration in Nonprofit Management & Consulting, and a Bachelors of Art (BA) in Political Science, Anthropology/Sociology (with Honors) from Albion College.
Christina Snyder, Project Manager
Christina Snyder is a Building Technical Services Project Manager for Clean Energy Coalition, focusing on residential and commercial energy audits, municipal government energy consulting, and community energy program development and management. Prior to her work as Project Manager, Christina was a Principal at Equilibrium Energy Spaces in Manchester, MI. A registered architect and a licensed residential builder, Christina has over 23 years of architectural experience and 14 years experience in environmentally sensitive and alternative energy system design.
In 2008, Christina became Michigan’s first Certified Passive House Consultant, the highest building energy efficiency standard in the world. She has developed her own methodologies for providing Solar Site Assessments combined with 3D computer models to hold down the costs of incorporating renewable energy systems. Christina has lectured and taught widely for nearly a decade, including work as a Zero Energy Instructor to Lawrence Technical University’s 2007 Solar Decathlon Team. She has several publications, including three co-authored chapters in Creating a Sustainable Future: Living in Harmony with the Earth.
She possesses a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and completed a program of study at the DIS School of Architecture in Denmark. She also has completed the first half of her Permaculture Designer’s certification, and incorporates those principles into her site designs.
Joshua Brugeman, Project Manager
Joshua Brugeman is a LEED certified Building Technical Services Project Manager for Clean Energy Coalition, focusing on residential and commercial energy audits, municipal government energy consulting, and community energy program development and management. Prior to his work as Project Manager, Joshua was the Director for Project Green, a division of J.S. Vig Construction in Ann Arbor, MI. Throughout his career, Joshua has worked extensively in marketing, business development, and sustainable building practices.
Joshua earned his Bachelor's degree and Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Michigan. Concurrently with his master's degree, he also earned a certificate of Real Estate Development from U of M. An Eagle Scout and triathlete, Joshua spends his free time travelling and renovating his home.
Nick Helmholdt, Project Manager
Nick Helmholdt is a Building Technical Services Project Manager for Clean Energy Coalition, focusing on residential energy audits, municipal government energy consulting, and community energy program development and management. Prior to his work as Project Manager, Nick worked as a research and teaching assistant at Cornell University, as a student assistant for the Michigan Energy Office, and as an AmeriCorps VISTA member for Habitat for Humanity of Ingham County, Michigan. Nick has developed energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in both urban and rural settings.
Nick holds a Master of Science in Applied Research in Human Environment Design from Cornell University. While studying for his Bachelors degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University, Nick studied urban redevelopment in Germany and Austria. An Eagle Scout, Nick received numerous awards and distinctions while attaining his undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Bonnie Bona, Project Manager
Bonnie Bona is a Project Manager for the Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to her work as Project Manager, Bonnie worked as a Consultant and Energy Auditor throughout Ann Arbor, and as an Architect for Bona & Kolb Architects & Designers and Frederick H. Hermann Associates Architects.
Bonnie is the current Chair of the Ann Arbor City Planning Commission and served as Chair of the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Friends Board during the design of their new museum and temporary relocation of exhibitions. Through these roles and other volunteer activites with the City of Ann Arbor, Bonnie has sponsored several policy initiatives and resolutions in support of more walkable land use regulations.
Bonnie possesses a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois - Champaign-Urbana and a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. Bonnie is a Registered Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional.
Graham Brown, Intern
Graham Brown is an Intern for Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to his internship, Graham worked as a Sustainable Planning Administrator for the Schuster Group in Seattle. A LEED AP professional, Graham is primarily interested in finding ways to bridge gaps between financing, implementation, and operation of energy efficiency retrofit projects and other built-environment performance upgrades. Having worked for non-profits and funders on both sides of the grantwriting table, Graham is inordinately excited by raw data.
Graham is a graduate student at the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment. He received his BS in Engineering from Stanford University.
Mike Elchinger, Intern
Mike Elchinger is an Intern for Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to his internship, Mike worked as a Research Analyst for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Washington, D.C. His work there included negotiating collective bargaining agreements and conducting financial research. Mike hopes to expand renewable energy projects through innovative financing mechanisms.
Mike is a graduate student at the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment. He holds a BA in Economics and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia.
Ryan Flynn, Intern
Ryan Flynn is an Intern for Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to his internship, Ryan worked as a Manager of Sales Operations for Accolo in Larkspur, CA and as a Technician and Crew Leader for the U.S. Geological Survey. Ryan is interested in developing strategies to reduce upfront costs and increase activity in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors.
Ryan is a graduate student at the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment. He received his BA in Political Science and Conservation Biology from the University of Wisconsin.
Andy Lubershane, Intern
Andy Lubershane is an Intern for Clean Energy Coalition. Prior to his internship, Ryan worked as a market research assistant for Planet Metrics, as a sales and research intern for Ecosynergy, and as a cartoonist for Worldchanging.com, where he honed his ability to communicate complex sustainability ideas using clear, simple language, and illustrations.
Andy is a graduate student at the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment. He received his BA in Government and Political Theory from Wesleyan University and completed a course on Life Cycle Assessment at the Harvard Extension School to measure the energy and carbon intensity of various systems.
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