Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation
Digital Marketing Consultant
The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) is part of a national network of more than 80 U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities and Communities coalitions. IACT unites industry, government, and community stakeholders to advance solutions that reduce transportation-related emissions.
Projects
Bronzeville Community Development Partnership – EV Institute
IACT partnered with the Bronzeville Community Development Partnership (BCDP) to help shape and guide its new initiative, the EV Institute. We assisted with developing connections National Laboratory of the Rockies through its Energy to Communities Program, which provides access to national laboratory experts and customized analysis for community-based organizations, local governments, tribes, and electric utilities to achieve clean energy systems that are reflective of local and regional priorities.
My responsibilities in helping BCDP fulfill the deliverables of the Energy to Communities Program included:
- Writing formal summaries of each event or webinar
- Final report development
- Co-managing webinars through Zoom
- Graphic design
- Organic social posts
Blogs & Case Studies
To develop content, I research present trends and developments, gather in-depth industry knowledge from board and steering members, interview organizational leads, and write informative blogs and story-driven case studies.
Why Reducing Air Pollution with Alternative Fuels is Vital to Improving Public Health
Greater EV Adoption and the Future of the Electric Grid
Why Alternative Fuels are Necessary for Our Health, Environment, and Economy
ADM and Pilot Travel Centers Partner to Open First B99 Biodiesel Retail Location in Decatur, IL
Ozinga / Ozinga Energy: Case Study on Converting to CNG and RNG
The Village of Oak Park: Case Study on Building a Sustainable Fleet of +200 Vehicles and Equipment
Events
Green Drives Conference and Expo
Green Drives is one of the largest clean-transportation conferences held in the Midwest. Government officials, fleet managers, corporate sustainability officers, and other clean-energy professionals attend to about cleaner fuels and technologies, and how to secure funding. Alternative fuel vehicles and associated technologies are also on display outside.
Green Drives Conference & Expo is primarily planned by myself and two others, with support from the board and steering committee.
Responsibilities I lead include:
- Outreach to prior participants and attendees
- Vehicle display coordination
- Sponsorship deliverables
- Speaker communication and management
- Email marketing
- Organic social posts
- Website updates
- Graphic design
- Presentation design and management
- Day-of event management
Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception
The Annual Meeting & Holiday Reception is an opportunity to gather board and steering committee members, sponsors, partner organizations, and select organizations or people who have made major strides in alternative fuel use and emission reduction that year. The coalition reviews its accomplishments, discusses goals for next year, and presents awards. The event is a collaboration between contractors and board and steering committee members.
Responsibilities I lead include:
- Outreach to and coordination with nominated organizations
- Email marketing
- Organic social posts
- Graphic design
- Presentation design and development
- Day-of event management
