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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.
As the Operations Coordinator at the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center, Liz works to create spaces for collaboration that strengthen community connections and advance agrivoltaic deployment across the state.
Liz recently earned a professional master’s in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in Policy and Sustainable Food Systems with a focus on Environmental Justice. Her work is grounded in the belief that equitable, community-driven solutions are essential for building resilient food and energy systems.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Liz has a background in operational change management and has lived and worked across Asia and Central America before settling in Denver in 2019. She brings this global perspective to her work in Colorado, where she is dedicated to fostering sustainability, collaboration, and inclusion within the agrivoltaic movement—and beyond.
Emma eats, sleeps, and breathes science. She also dreams of a world where all students have access to hands-on, meaningful science experiences. She earned her B.S. in Biology and M.S. in Genetics from Iowa State University, where she contributed to research on the evolution of cotton, quinoa, peanuts, and other crops. Through these projects, Emma realized her true passion wasn’t just in data collection, but in making science accessible and exciting for students and communities. After moving to Colorado to pursue an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, she spent four years teaching high school science. Now, she’s eager to bring together her research experience, teaching expertise, and love of science to support and expand educational opportunities at CALC.
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 systems 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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