Ana Sophia is a manager at Third Derivative, where she works to help early-stage climate technology startups commercialize their technology. Her current focus includes developing cohorts for hard-to-abate industrial sectors, including concrete, steel, and chemicals.
Background
Prior to Third Derivative, Ana Sophia led RMI’s work on building decarbonization in the US Midwest as a part of RMI’s Carbon-Free Buildings team. Her work included coordinating analysis, stakeholder engagement, leading trainings, and collaboration with cities and states to eliminate the use of fossil fuels in buildings. Previously at RMI, Ana Sophia worked on the Islands Energy Program to reduce the dependence on costly fossil fuels in Caribbean islands.
Education
B.S. Environmental System Engineering, Stanford University
Awards
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- Green Biz 2019 30 under 30: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/2019-greenbiz-30-under-30
ADDITIONAL LINKS OF PUBLICATIONS
- Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/monetizing-microgids-utilities-are-missing-a-unique-opportunity/560277/
- Microgrid Knowledge: https://microgridknowledge.com/school-microgrids-puerto-rico-rmi/
- Podcast: https://www.freeingenergy.com/podcast-026-ana-sophia-mifsud-her-story-from-ground-zero-shaping-the-energy-future-of-puerto-rico-with-microgrids/
- Virgin: https://www.virgin.com/virgin-unite/young-woman-powering-global-energy-transition
Location
New York City, NY
Why I Love Working At RMI
“I’m proud to be working on some of the world’s most challenging problems with a diverse and passionate team.”
