Common Spark recognizes that the energy system itself is unjust,
that current processes have not and do not produce policy that support community priorities, and that the impacts of the energy system and policies disproportionately harm and burden low-income and BIPOC communities. This means that in our work, we hold our partners to a standard of recognition of energy injustice and a commitment to learning and acting to reverse inequities.
We use our energy expertise to elevate marginalized perspectives in policymaking, to pursue questions historically overlooked, and to translate insight from stakeholders into creative and equitable solutions for advancing a clean energy future.
Meet the Sparklers
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Katie Wu
Managing Director
Find her tending to her patio garden!Read Katie’s Bio
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Mahal Miles
Junior Consultant
Find her trying out a new recipe!
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Michelle Vigen Ralston
Principal & Founder
Find her roaming the redwoods with her kids!Read Michelle’s Bio
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Molly Blondell
Research Associate
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Natalie Lucas
Projects & Operations Associate
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Sooji Yang
Consultant
Find her buying pastries at local and micro bakeries!Read Sooji’s Bio
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Suhaila Sikand
Consultant
Find her on an afternoon walk to soak up some sun!Read Suhaila’s Bio
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Tanya Paslawski
Collaborating Consultant from Elevated Engagement
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Meet our Advisors
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Maria Stamas
Find her playing music with friends!
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Carmelita Miller
Find her tending her bountiful garden of plants!
“Godmother” of Common Spark