THE TEAM
Our team brings over three decades of experience with international organizations, national governments, academia and the commercial energy access sector.
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LIAM MURPHY
Co-founder & COO
Liam leads our development, project management, and communications efforts. He is a sustainable development professional supporting organizations across the public and private sectors. Previously, Liam led communications, partnerships, and community engagement for the United Nations in Washington, DC.
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WHITNEY PAILMAN
GENDER INCLUSION & ENERGY ACCESS SPECIALIST
Whitney leads our social impact research and ecosystem partnerships. She is an energy access expert with substantial experience in business innovation, off-grid technologies, energy education, and gender research. Whitney is currently a PhD Candidate in Energy and Development at the University of Cape Town.
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NATHAN SERMONIS
Co-founder & CEO
Nathan leads product innovation, technical research, and financial design. He is a renewable energy specialist with experience managing international collaborations and fieldwork across programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Nathan is a former U.S. Congressional advisor, think tank executive, and clean-tech NGO founder.