McKenna Dunbar

McKenna Dunbar is a trailblazer in clean energy and environmental advocacy. She is renowned for her unwavering commitment to environmental justice and equitable clean energy transitions. As a key figure in the non-profit sector, Dunbar spearheads a team dedicated to reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing the electric industry by championing building electrification initiatives.

 

Dunbar's exceptional advocacy and social impact initiatives prioritize frontline and rural communities, skillfully navigating the interplay between environmental justice, green workforce development, and net-zero building policy initiatives. Their impactful work has garnered numerous prestigious accolades, including the 2023 Aspen Institute Future Leader, 2022 Truman Scholarship Finalist, 2022 ACEEE Linda Latham Scholar, 2022 BECC Fellow, 2022 Greenbuild Host Committee Scholar, 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Social Impact, 2022 EPA Environmental Justice Video Challenge Winner, and 2021 Udall Scholar, among others.

 

Beyond her devotion to energy efficiency and sustainable technologies, Dunbar actively promotes climate mental health awareness, emphasizing the psychological impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations. In her personal life, Dunbar enjoys e-biking, hosting tea parties, listening to clean energy podcasts, and crafting vegan culinary delights.

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Dunbar is an Expert Panelist at the CDC, a Merit and SBIR reviewer for the DOE, an Innovation Fellow at LookUp and Exposure Labs, a Board Advisor at the Climate Mental Health Network, and Board Member at the Sustainable Development Fund. Dunbar stands as a distinguished and influential force in the clean energy realm, shaping a more just and sustainable future for all.

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