Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
Sierra Flanigan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sustainability, leadership, and community engagement. Currently serving as Principal Change Agent at Living Lab, Sierra partners with individuals and organizations to promote regenerative leadership and human-centered design. Additional roles include Advisor at Earthfire Institute, Artist at Sierra Flanigan Creations, and Co-Chair of the Livable Planet Working Group at Social Venture Circle. Formerly a Producer and Facilitator at The Love Economy and Director at the Sustainability Collaborative, Sierra has a rich history of fostering collaboration and innovation for sustainability. Academic credentials include a Master's in Strategic Leadership Toward Sustainability from Blekinge Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's in Sustainability from Wheaton College. Sierra has also contributed as a Teaching Assistant at Harvard University, focusing on renewable energy projects and sustainable manufacturing.
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Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
The Alliance for Tribal Energy 501(c)(3) is an Indigenous-led nonprofit that supports the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes to transition away from extractive and exploitive energy systems to a clean and regenerative energy future. Formerly known as the Indigenous Energy Initiative (IEI), the organization was founded in 2016 by Chéri Smith, a woman of Native American and European descent with 20+ years of senior leadership and consulting roles with organizations including Tesla/SolarCity, U.S. Department of Energy, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, American Council on Renewable Energy, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and Boston University. The organization is guided by a Native-led board and leadership team that includes experienced tribal government, business, cultural, and spiritual leaders, ensuring that we uphold Indigenous values and honor Native lifeways in all we do. Our diverse and growing team of staff and contractors includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous energy experts with specialties in renewable energy technology, policy, finance, education, and workforce development.