Katie Plichta

Katie Plichta is an accomplished legal professional specializing in energy and climate finance with extensive experience in renewable energy and project development. Currently serving as Senior Counsel for Radia, Inc., Katie is engaged in advancing aerial transportation solutions aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability. Previous roles include Director of Climate Finance & Strategy at d.light, where Katie focused on providing solar-powered solutions to underserved populations, and various leadership positions at Singularity University, emphasizing climate change innovation. Prior experience includes a tenure at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP as a Global Project Finance Attorney, and as an International Arbitration Attorney at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, with a focus on energy-related disputes. Academically, Katie holds an MBA and JD from Stanford University and a BS in Business Administration from North Carolina State University.