Dora Nakafuji

Dora Nakafuji serves as the Director of Technology Integration and Outreach at Apparent Inc., specializing in the development of cleantech solutions that promote savings and equitable access. Prior to this role, Dora held the position of Executive Strategist at Kamehameha Schools and served as the Director of Renewable Energy Planning at Hawaiian Electric, accumulating over 15 years of experience in renewable integration and energy research. Dora's past roles include Acting Deputy Energy Program & Research Staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Technical Lead for Wind Energy and Renewable Integration at the California Energy Commission, and Senior Technical Consultant at Accenture. Dora began a career in aerospace as an Aeronautical Engineer at the Industrial Technology Research Institute and also gained early experience as a CSR and Fleet Support Engineer-In-Training at United Airlines. Dora possesses a Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.