Verna Mandez directs Advanced Energy United’s Transmission Possible Campaign, leading a coalition of organizations to engage decision-makers, businesses, and stakeholders and create opportunities to pave the way for transmission expansion. Verna’s professional experience has largely been centered on clean energy and conservation. Verna served as Deputy Director of the Nevada Conservation League, a political nonprofit focused on environmental policy at the state and federal level. Verna previously worked for U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto focusing on in-state energy and natural resource issues, science, transportation, and technology matters.
Current Projects
In the News
- RTO Insider: Transmission Coalition to Fight for Expanded Grid
- ‘Transmission Possible’ Campaign Launched to Push for Expansion and Upgrades to National Transmission Infrastructure
- Utility Dive: Grassroots buy-in will be vital to transmission buildout, say clean energy experts
Areas of Expertise
- Legislative Engagement
Education
- Bachelor of Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Executive Master of Business Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas