Marie Vanzandt

Marie VanZandt has extensive experience in environmental permitting and safety within the energy and renewable sectors, currently serving as Director of Energy & Renewable Marketing since May 2019 at AEP Energy. Prior roles at AEP Energy include Director of Environmental Permitting, Safety and Health, and Environmental Permitting and Safety Manager Sr. From June 2013 to June 2019, Marie worked at Sempra Renewables as an Environmental Permitting and Safety Manager and Project Biologist for Auwahi Wind. Additional experience includes positions at The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i and AmeriCorps, focusing on field operations and community service. Marie holds a Master's Degree in Conservation Biology and Environmental Science from the University of Hawai‘i System and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from California State University - East Bay, with additional study abroad experience at the University of Stellenbosch.