Experienced Commercial/Sales Executive with a chemical engineering and process technology background, specializing in successfully establishing and leading commercial activities, account management, and key pursuit strategy programs for LNG owner/operators, technology licensors, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractors. Proven track record of building/leading programs, business processes, and new business areas from idea inception through development, execution, and implementation, with positive, visible results demonstrated through increased efficiency, growth in revenue projections and net income, and/or growth in regional market share potential.

Claire Dutreix is the Senior Associate Director of K-12 Education at Children at Risk, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities for all children in Texas. As a former high school teacher in Houston, TX, and a dedicated Teach for America alumna, Claire was honored with the Rookie Teacher of the Year award for her outstanding contributions to education. Claire is deeply committed to ensuring that all children have access to equitable and excellent public education in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from The University of Mississippi, with minors in Intelligence and Security Studies, Legal Studies, and Mathematics. In her current role, Claire continues to drive positive change in the education sector, collaborating with schools, districts, and agencies to identify innovative practices and advocate for marginalized communities. Claire’s dedication to addressing educational disparities and promoting social justice remains unwavering. She is a staunch supporter of the teacher workforce and envisions a Texas that invests in public education to meet all students where they are at and advance them to their highest potential.

Dahlia is an experienced educator now working in non-profit at Children at Risk; her primary advocacy focus areas are Opportunity Youth and K-12 & Postsecondary Education. She previously worked as a college counselor at KIPP Houston High School, and before moving to Houston Dahlia was in Nashville where she worked for a local non-profit community center doing persistence coaching for college students and college access work at three public high schools. Her own collegiate journey started with undergrad at American University where she was an International Studies major, and she is currently pursuing her Master of Public Administration at the University of Houston.

Liz Dennett, Ph.D., CEO of Endolith, is at the forefront of leveraging biotechnology and genomics to innovate sustainable mining and address climate change. As a former VP at Wood Mackenzie and as a Lead Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), she's driven by a vision to merge data tech with biotech, making significant strides in the energy sector. Recognized for her contributions, including a notable position as a top female leader in Houston, Liz's work spans speaking engagements and advisory roles, underscoring her commitment to the energy transition and sustainable practices.

Elizabeth Monoian is the founding co-director of the Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI), an organization that is developing global partnerships between private and public entities around projects that address issues of climate and sustainability through the lens of creativity. She works closely with cities, universities, corporations, arts organizations, and community groups to design customized approaches to renewable energy installations. Elizabeth has published, exhibited, and presented globally on the aesthetics of renewable energy and the role of art and design in providing solutions to climate change. She holds an MFA from Carnegie Mellon University and is the recipient of several global awards such as the JMK Innovation Prize, the Premio Brote Artístico 2019, and the Nick Reeves Award for Arts and the Environment, and the Zayed University Provost’s Research Fellowship.

Robert Ferry is a registered architect and LEED accredited professional with decades of professional practice experience on both consultant and client sides. He has worked as design manager and project manager on sustainable new urbanist developments across the United States and spent four years as a consultant on large commercial projects in Abu Dhabi, where his focus shifted to ways in which buildings can move beyond net-zero and contribute to the energy needs of the surrounding city. His concept designs pushing the envelope of building-integrated renewable energy technology have been published widely. Through the Land Art Generator, he helps support the critical role of architecture and urban design as part of a comprehensive solution to climate change. Robert is the co-founder of the Land Art Generator, partner at Studied Impact Design, and a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.

Alondra Torres is an expert in issues revolving clean air, energy policy, and the W.A. Parish coal plant. She has worked in the field of air pollution and public health advocacy, as a Climate Justice Coordinator with Air Alliance Houston, which works to reduce the disparate impacts of air pollution and advance environmental justice across the greater Houston area. During her studies, she lived in Beijing, China and worked to build a community air monitoring and filtration system with students at MinZu University. Alondra obtained a bachelor’s degree in Environmental History and policy from the University of Houston, summa cum laude.

Mike Eros has over 15 years experience building subsurface interpretations and leading multifunctional technical teams in the energy industry, most recently as Chief Geoscientist for a Houston-based startup company, Sage Geosystems. Prior to Sage he developed energy and carbon capture assets in onshore and deepwater U.S., West Africa, and Guyana for over 10 years with ExxonMobil. With an MSc degree from the University of California, Davis in Geology and a BA in Geosciences from William College, Mike has also led public policy research for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and is a licensed Professional Geologist (P.Geo.) in Texas.