Elise de Cuba

Solar Navigator – Atlantic Southeast

Elise supports the Atlantic Southeast region by providing on the ground support, resources and education to communities adopting solar. She works with the Energy Equity and Inclusion team to increase access to solar, specifically in Low – Moderate Income households. 

She holds a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Central Florida and has spent a decade working in the nonprofit sector as a farmer, educator and researcher in food systems and sustainable agriculture. Prior to her role with SUN, Elise worked as a FoodCorps service member, partnering with Oakland Unified School District to implement food education and procurement support towards the National School Lunch Program. She is excited to transfer her knowledge and experience to the Energy sector and work towards building a more just and sustainable transition to a fossil fuel free economy. When not working, Elise enjoys communing with nature, reading books outside and learning new dance styles.