<p>I'm the Maryland/D.C. Field Director for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network – a climate and clean energy advocacy organization which Bill McKibben calls “the best regional climate organization in the world.” During my four years at CCAN, I've helped to pass an array of progressive climate and clean energy bills including the Maryland Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009, the federal American Clean Energy and Security Act, and the nation's first county-level carbon tax.</p> <p>I also serve on the board of the New Economy Network and moonlight as the Climate and Clean Energy Specialist for the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy. I blog on new economy, climate and energy issues for sites including <em>Huffington Post</em>, <em>Grist</em>, <em>Change.org, Alternet.org, Common Dreams, and Truth-out. </em></p> <p><em></em>My next big project is to build a nationwide campaign to build grassroots support and awareness for New Economy principles and institutions.</p>