Our People are Your People
Abasi Umoh
In-Homes Auditor
since 2023
Abasi Umoh is an auditor on CEP’s In-Homes team. Abasi conducts home assessments to provide homeowners with Home Energy Scores.
Aleksey Chernysh
In-Homes Services Technician
since 2014
Aleksey is one of two Service Technicians who weatherize homes and make safety-related repairs for seniors and people with disabilities.
Bob Buckstaff
In-Homes Auditor
since 2023
Bob Buckstaff is one of Community Energy Project’s In-Homes Auditors.
Breanne Radford
Climate Resilience Coordinator
since 2023
Breanne Radford is part of the Education team as the Climate Resilience Coordinator.
Charity Fain
Executive Director
since 2013
Charity serves as Community Energy Project’s Executive Director. She has almost 20 years of experience building stronger communities in the US and around the world.
Claire Swanback
In-Homes Auditor
since 2022
As one of Community Energy Project’s In-Homes Auditors, Claire completes residential inspections and provides Home Energy Scores.
David Saenz
Program Coordinator: Community Solar
since 2024
David Saenz is the Community Solar Coordinator supporting low income households transitioning to solar powered energy through the Community Solar Program.
Donovan James
Director of Finance & Administration
since 2021
Donovan James has over ten years of experience in Finance, and is thrilled to be a part of CEP as the Director of Finance and Administration.
Erika Carranza
Spanish Program Coordinator
since 2022
Erika Carranza supports Community Energy Project’s Spanish speaking clients as the Spanish Program Coordinator.
Frances Sandoval
Program Coordinator
since 2022
Frances Sandoval is part of Community Energy Project’s In-Homes team as the Program Coordinator. She has over 14 years Administrative experience in Healthcare and is proud to serve communities in need throughout Portland.
Geoff Fey
Portland Clean Energy Fund Manager
since 2018
Geoff Fey is the Manager of Community Energy Project’s Portland Clean Energy Fund program.
Greer Klepacki
Policy & Advocacy Manager
since 2024
Greer Klepacki is Community Energy Project’s Policy & Advocacy Manager.
Haley Mountain
Engagement Manager
since 2016
Haley Mountain is our Engagement Manager who oversees the Community Education Department and promotes new and existing relationships with community-based organizations, government agencies, and funders.
Jackie Arcouette-Smit
Finance Manager
since 2018
Jackie is the Finance Manager and oversees day to day financial obligations at CEP.
Jenna Jarvis
Communications and Development Coordinator
since 2022
Jenna Jarvis is the Communications and Development Coordinator for Community Energy Project. She is responsible for CEP’s communications and fundraising efforts, community relations and volunteer recruitment, and data management.
Jim Plantico
Program Director
since 2021
Jim Plantico oversees the development and implementation of CEP’s direct service programs, which aim to create safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes for low-income Portlanders.
Kamerin Vesajd
Program Data Fellow
since 2024
Kamerin serves as the Program Data Fellow at CEP. He is focusing on cleaning, processing, and analyzing data across all departments.
Lena Karam
Healthy Homes Coordinator
since 2023
Molly Bisulca
Community Solar Manager
since 2024
Nick Cheke
Clean Energy Program Coordinator
since 2024
Nick is the Clean Energy Program Coordinator for Community Energy Project where he provides support to CEP’s Portland Clean Energy Fund program to assist low-income homeowners with energy efficiency upgrades.
Roc Aiken
In-Homes Services Manager
since 2017
Roc is the In-Homes Services Manager. He conducts in-home inspections, addressing the needs of seniors and people with disabilities.
Sara Joy Johnson
Home Repair Program Coordinator
since 2024
Sara is the Home Repair Program Coordinator. Her focus is to conduct home repair intakes with clients and database management for Portland Housing Bureau programs.
Sara Wallach
Advocacy & Education Coordinator
since 2022
Sara is part of Community Energy Project’s Education and Advocacy teams as the Advocacy & Education Coordinator. Sara balances her work between the two, dedicating her time to sharing knowledge and fighting for the people CEP serves.
Sherrie Villmark
Program Director
since 2006
Sherrie Villmark has nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of community education approaches, including environmental interpretation, voter education and mobilization, skill-building, public speaking, consulting, and advocacy with decision-makers.
Yuriy Zaslavskiy
In-Homes Services Technician
since 2017
Yuriy is one of two Service Technicians who weatherize homes and make safety related repairs for seniors and people with disabilities.
Siraat Younas
Climate Justice Associate
since 2023
Siraat is a Climate Justice Associate at CEP and advocates for frontline and traditionally underserved communities to advance energy and climate justice.