Jessica Finn Coven

Jessica Finn Coven has a diverse work experience in the environmental and climate change sector. Jessica is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Programs at the Energy Foundation since 2023. Prior to this role, they held the position of Vice President of National Program at the same organization from 2021 to 2023. From 2015 to 2021, they worked as the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the City of Seattle. Before that, they served as the Washington Director for Climate Solutions from 2007 to 2015. Jessica also held the position of Program Director at the US Climate Action Network from 2005 to 2007 and worked as an Advisor at Greenpeace China for a brief period in 2006.

Jessica Finn Coven completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures (Mandarin) from Barnard College in 1998-2002. Later, in 2005-2007, they pursued their Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Energy Policy and Economic Theory from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).