RE-AMP is an active network of nearly 130 nonprofits and foundations across eight Midwestern states working on climate change and energy policy with the goal of equitably eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The RE-AMP Steering Committee and Network staff work together to guide the Network in service of our mission, vision and values. Member organizations currently serving on our Steering Committee include:
Gregory Norris – ACES 4 Youth
Dr. Cecelia Martinez – Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy
Lu Nelsen, Center for Rural Affairs
John Farrell – Institute for Local Self Reliance
Rachael Belz – Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund
Susan Hendershot – National Interfaith Power & Light
Nicole Donaghy – North Dakota Native Vote
Jessica Tritsch – Sierra Club National
Jessica Collingsworth – Union of Concerned Scientist
Peter Skopec – Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group
Chief Network Officer
Melissa Gavin
As the Chief Network Officer, Melissa leads the Network’s catalytic efforts to reduce global warming pollution and ensure Midwest States lead the nation’s transition to a clean energy economy.
As the Director of Community Management, Sarah is responsible for fostering a healthy ecosystem within the Network including managing the Network’s membership services and facilitating connections in the Network. Consider her your doorway to and through the Network.
As the Strategic Director, Gail works closely with members to maintain our collaboratively created shared analysis. She also works closely with our Action Teams to help deepen our knowledge and spur action so we can equitably decarbonize the Midwest.
As the Director of the Organizing Hub, a shared network asset, Sean helps drive the power-building work across the RE-AMP Network by developing capacity-building resources and bringing members together to collaborate on strategy.