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Our Team
Byron has worked in international development for well over a decade, having lived in various parts of Africa for over 6 years. He brings to the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center his development skills of seeking constructive partnerships and his desire to improve both environmental and community well-being within the scope of a single project. Byron is a former U.S. diplomat and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. He has a M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering and speaks French and Portuguese.
​Allison has experience in both the environmental science and education fields. She worked as an environmental consultant in Chicago and taught for 10 years, teaching everything from 6th grade science to AP Environmental Science. Allison has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Indiana University and a Master’s degree in secondary science education from Northwestern University. Allison is excited to forge new connections between students and Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center. She hopes to inspire students to explore sustainable agriculture and renewable energy as future career options.
Liz is a passionate environmental and social justice advocate and a student in CU Boulder’s Master of the Environment program, where she is specializing in Sustainable Food Systems. Originally from the UK, she graduated with a BS in Environmental Studies and Social Sciences in 2022, from The Open University. With a business background in Operational Change Management, she spent a number of years traveling and working in Asia and Central America, before settling in Denver in 2019. Liz hopes to use this rich tapestry of experiences in her work with CALC; to fuel her commitment to build a more sustainable and collaborative future, break down social barriers and create a more equitable and just future for everyone.
Amber is an Educator and User Experience Project Manager passionate about doing ethical work and leaving a healthier planet for our children. Originally from North Carolina, Amber began her career working for the Environmental Systems Research Institute (esri) in California, after earning a B.S. in Geography from Appalachian State University with a concentration in GIS. She then became an Educator specializing in EdTech after earning an M.Ed. from Regis University in Colorado. Amber has been working in education for over 17 years. To do work that aligns with her core values, Amber is working with CALC to ignite an interest in sustainable development, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy. Together, in partnership, our children’s futures can be very healthy and just indeed.
Carolita brings a passion for sustainable agriculture and farmworker advocacy to CALC. Born in the U.S. and raised in central Mexico, she has called Colorado home for the past 11 years. She holds degrees in Soil & Crop Sciences and Animal Sciences from Colorado State University, along with a master’s in Soil & Crop Sciences specialising in soil carbon in dryland agroecosystems.With a strong foundation in agroecology, Carolita is dedicated to understanding the ecological relationships between human behavior and agricultural systems, particularly in the context of soil health and speaks Spanish and Italian. Through her work with CALC and the SALSA program, she aims to support farmers and farmworkers by integrating innovative agrivoltaic partnerships across the Front Range.
Michelle brings over a decade of experience supporting the work of nonprofits in both food justice and solar energy development. Originally hailing from the Pacific Northwest, she raised her three children in Northern New Mexico prior to moving to Colorado in 2008. Michelle holds an Associate of Applied Science in Holistic Health from Front Range Community College, a Bachelor of Dietetics with a Minor in Sociology from Colorado State University, along with numerous trainings and certificates including Nonviolent Communication, Servant Leadership, Human Centered Design, and Community Engagement from a Public Health perspective. As a community food system collaborator, Michelle believes it is important to approach her work as an ally to the land and the people it supports and to do so as respectfully as possible.
Sydney is passionate about policy solutions that address the environmental and societal challenges we face today. Originally from western New York, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Cincinnati before moving to Colorado for graduate school. Sydney got her master’s degree in environmental policy from Colorado State University, where she focused on clean and renewable energy policy. Throughout and after graduate school, she worked with various nonprofits and government agencies, using research, policy advocacy, and collaboration to advance environmental solutions. In her work with CALC, she aims to combine her background in energy policy with initiatives supporting land stewardship, education, and community engagement.
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