Samantha Amendola

Samantha Amendola has worked in the energy industry since 2015, where they started as a Vice President at Amendola Enterprises, focusing on advanced technology in the international energy efficiency industry. Samantha later became the CEO/Owner of the company, providing turn-key solutions to the Federal, State, County, and City’s renewable energy needs. In 2018, they joined Energy Advisors as the Director of Business Development, focusing on new business opportunities and company relationships. During their time at Energy Advisors, Samantha has taken on increasingly senior roles, including Vice President of Business Development and, most recently, Vice President of Commercial Development. Samantha is also a certified Clean Energy Ally (CEA) of the Hawaii Energy program, and the company POC for Hawaii Energy's Energy Efficiency Funding Pilot.

Samantha Amendola has a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Management from Washington State University, obtained between 2015 and 2019. In 2018, they received a degree in International Business from John Cabot University. In 2020 and 2021, they attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where they completed courses in Retro-Commissioning RCx and Practical Energy Management for Buildings & Facilities, respectively. Samantha has also obtained certifications from the State of Hawaii and Arizona as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), as well as a Clean Energy Ally (CEA) certification from Hawaii Energy. Additionally, they obtained an Open Water Diver certification from PADI in 2012.