STAFF


Jennifer Grove, Executive Director
ph: 206.267.2212 | email: jennifer at nwseed.org

As the Executive Director, Jennifer provides primary oversight of operations, finances, personnel and programs to ensure compliance with and implementation of the organization’s mission, goals and objectives. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Jennifer served as Northwest SEED's Program Director and was responsible for managing the implementation of Northwest SEED's renewable energy projects. Jennifer has extensive experience in project management, fundraising, and team management in both the private and non-profit sectors. Before joining Northwest SEED, Jennifer worked for AT&T Wireless, People for Puget Sound, and Inner City Outings/Sierra Club. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.

Jessica Raker, Project Manager
ph: 206.267.2213 | email: jessica at nwseed.org

Jessica manages multiple clean energy projects for Northwest SEED,including our Tribal Energy Program. She is also responsible for providing technical expertise on other Northwest SEED renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts, such as collecting and analyzing data from Our Wind Co-op’s installed turbines, as well as the evaluation of potential wind turbine sites. Since joining Northwest SEED she has completed certificate programs in GIS technology and Energy Management. She holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a MSME from the University of Washington.


Linda Irvine, Project Manager
ph: 206.267.2215 | email: linda at nwseed.org

As one of Northwest SEED’s Project Managers, Linda works to advance the development of community energy strategies and projects. Current efforts include management of Northwest SEED's Community Solar Program. Linda began her energy career with an internship at Renewable Northwest Project, creating the first survey of utility green power offerings for the Pacific Northwest. She subsequently worked as a Program Manager for Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. helping to create and deploy on-the-ground efficiency programs for the grocery sector, and as the Community Resource Conservation Manager for the city of Langley, Washington. Linda has also been leading an effort to implement a community solar project in her local community. Linda holds a B.A. in Russian and East European Studies from Yale University and a teaching certificate from U.C. Berkeley’s Bay Area Writing Project.

Leslie Neel, Finance and Operations Manager
ph: 206.328.2441 | email: leslieneel at nwseed.org

Leslie Neel is responsible for all accounting and administrative functions at Northwest SEED. Before joining the organization, Leslie served as CFO for Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/SKC and the Arboretum Foundation. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Western Washington University and holds a CPA license in the State of Washington.