Yesenia Rivera
Yesenia has been a community organizer from the start of her career, working alongside climate-impacted communities with a passion for energy justice. Yesenia has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey and a J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. She has worked as a tenant organizer, a housing counselor and led SUN’s Solar for All work in DC. Her experience growing up in Puerto Rico and first-hand knowledge of energy insecurities led her to work in solar adoption and eliminate barriers faced when accessing clean and affordable energy. Yesenia is an outspoken advocate for a just transition and eliminating barriers to clean energy.
As Vice President of Energy Equity and Inclusion she leads our team of energy justice advocates in expanding access to solar for all communities across the country.