James Larson

James Larson has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. James is currently working as an Internal Communications Engineer at Toofon, Inc., where they lead client relationships and ensures effective delivery of internal communication campaigns. Prior to this, James was a Small Business Owner and Consultant at Larson Growth LLC, providing support in knowledge and technology transfer, systems architecture, and learning ecosystem development. James also worked as a Partner at Aha To Exit Inc., curating resources for entrepreneurs and creating infrastructure for incubators.

Furthermore, James has experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Laboratory for Energy and Power Solutions, where they evaluated solar utilization on campus and developed sustainable development plans. James also served as a Project Program Manager at ASU/MERC Institute, overseeing the development and implementation of a solar microgrid project in Kenya.

Earlier in their career, James worked as a Research Assistant at Arizona State University, studying the Maker Movement's impact on engineering knowledge and skills. James also served as a Student Team Leader at SolarSPELL ASU, leading a team in designing and distributing solar-powered digital libraries for remote classrooms in Pacific Island Nations.

Overall, James Larson's work experience showcases their expertise in internal communications, consulting, entrepreneurship, research, and project management in the fields of energy, education, and technology.

James Larson completed their education with a Master's degree in the Science of Engineering, specializing in Alternative Energy Systems/Microgrids, from Arizona State University in 2019. Before that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Systems from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, focusing on Embedded Systems and Power Electronics from 2014 to 2018.