Ellen Kennedy is a principal on the Carbon-Free Transportation team at RMI and manages its Clean, Equitable, Efficient Transportation initiative. Ellen leads an interdisciplinary team focused on equitable charging solutions for multifamily communities; mode shift to electric light duty, micro, and shared mobility options; and decarbonization strategies connecting land use, housing, and transportation.
Background
Prior to joining RMI, Ellen served as the City of San Diego’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Program Manager and worked on residential charging programs for PG&E’s Regulatory and Compliance team. A lifelong learner, she holds a Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota, a certificate in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation from Harvard University, a certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy from Yale University, and an Envision Sustainability Professional credential.
Education
- Financing and Deploying Clean Energy Graduate Level Certificate- Yale University
- Corporate Sustainability & Innovation Graduate Level Certificate – Harvard University
- Zero Waste Principles and Practices (ZWPP), CRAA/SWANA
- Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
- GRI Sustainability Reporting certified training
Master of Urban & Regional Planning – University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs
Specializations: Environmental and Land Use Planning
Awards: Presidential Management Fellowship
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College (Summa cum Laude)
Specializations: Urban Planning and English Literature
Awards: Community Service Award