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Our Board Members
Deedra Simmons
Deedra Simmons began her career in the clean energy sector in 2013 at SolarCity, later Tesla, where she spent several years in progressively senior roles and ultimately served as a Regional Sales Manager. During her tenure, she built a strong foundation in renewable energy sales, customer engagement, and market development.
She later transitioned into the electric vehicle charging space with EVgo, where she focused on site acquisition and commercial partnerships as a Portfolio Account Executive. In this role, Deedra collaborated with nationally recognized brands including Target, Wawa, and JPMorgan Chase, further deepening her expertise in large-scale EV infrastructure deployment.
Most recently, Deedra served as Director of Business Development at Citizen Energy, where she led strategic growth initiatives for EV charging infrastructure in multifamily and community-serving locations. Her work spanned partnership development, market strategy, and project origination, supporting the expansion of equitable access to clean transportation.Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability and energy equity,
Deedra brings more than a decade of industry experience to her work. She firmly believes in the responsibility to act boldly in addressing climate challenges and lives by the motto, “There is no Planet B.”
Libby Bittman
Libby Bittman brings more than a decade of experience across green technology, renewable energy, and electric mobility, with a career spanning leadership roles at SolarCity, Tesla, ChargePoint, Palmetto, and ChargeLab. Through these positions, she has developed deep expertise in sales strategy, business development, and go-to-market execution within the clean energy ecosystem.
Currently, Libby leads business development for the EV and Mobility team at WEX, where she manages high-impact relationships across federal and commercial sectors and oversees strategic partnerships that support the evolving energy transition. Her work focuses on aligning emerging technologies, policy, and market needs to drive scalable adoption of EV solutions.
At Electrify Equity, Libby plays a critical role in organizational strategy, advising on program development, partnerships, and long-term growth to ensure the organization’s initiatives are both impactful and sustainable. She is deeply passionate about bringing the EV space to life and sharing that enthusiasm with others, particularly in ways that expand access and opportunity across communities.
Arthur Summerville
Arthur T. Summerville III is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in clean energy, medical technology, and business consulting. As Chief Revenue Officer and co-founder of Woundwise and WoundPic, he oversees medical distribution and consulting operations supporting healthcare clients across the U.S., Colombia, the Middle East, and West Africa. Arthur also serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Iceberg Sustainable, where he has been instrumental in securing $5 million in federal funding to advance waste-to-green energy solutions. His expertise also extends to the hydrogen industry, where he has contributed to innovative projects driving sustainable energy adoption.
With a career spanning senior management roles at The Blackstone Group, Jani-King Franchises, and GSK, Arthur brings a proven track record in scaling businesses and driving innovation. He holds a B.S. in Computer Communication Technology with a minor in Business Administration from North Carolina A&T State University and an M.S. in Imaging Science Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology. As a valued board member of Electrify Equity, Arthur’s diverse expertise supports the organization’s mission to advance equitable electrification and empower underserved communities.
Erica Privott
Erica Privott is a seasoned DEI, Recruitment, and Early Career Coaching Professional with over two decades of experience in non-profit and academic institutions. Her extensive background includes roles at Thrive Scholars, Loyola Marymount University, and the University of La Verne, where she has consistently demonstrated her expertise in career coaching, program development, and fostering inclusive environments for students and professionals alike.
With a passion for empowering the next generation of leaders, Erica has excelled in designing and implementing comprehensive career development programs, particularly in STEM fields. Her skills in curriculum development, event management, and strategic partnerships have made her an invaluable asset in bridging the gap between education and industry. Erica's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with her creative approach to problem-solving, makes her a dynamic addition to our board.
Our Advisory board
Fadey Haddad
Fadey Haddad, Director of Strategy and Development at Techflow Inc since July 2022, brings extensive experience across sales development, marketing engineering, construction, operations, and finance in various sectors including industrial, commercial, and renewable energy. He leads renewable energy resiliency projects for Techflow’s DoD customers.
Prior roles include leadership positions at Fortune 50 companies such as Tesla, Walmart, EVgo, and AT&T. Fadey holds a B.A in Business Management from Lindenwood University, St. Louis, MO.
Brooke Smallwood
Brooke Smallwood is a renowned expert in designing and managing innovative utility programs, including energy efficiency, electric vehicle (EV), and distributed energy resource(DER) initiatives for organizations such as Pepco, Delmarva Power, and Southern Company. Brooke has also held management positions with global companies like Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, JCI, and AECOM.
In 2023, Brooke founded OASIS Energy Partners (OASIS EP), a pioneering firm dedicated to revolutionizing the energy industry. Guided by principles of equity, diversity, and justice, OASIS EP is forging new pathways to a clean energy future.