Ifetayo Tyler, Co-Director
Ifetayo Tyler (she/her) is the Director of the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub, where she has led efforts to expand regional outreach, build strategic partnerships, and increase program visibility since 2025. Her background spans environmental education with NYC Parks, AmeriCorps, and the Student Conservation Association, as well as international sustainability research in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to her current role, she served as Sustainability Coordinator for Rockland County’s Planning Department, managing government emission-reduction initiatives. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, birding, cooking, running, and listening to podcasts.
Lauren Brois, Co-Director
Lauren Brois (she/her) is a dedicated Director of the Mid-Hudson Clean Energy Hub, advancing clean energy across Westchester County. Before joining the Mid-Hudson, she directed Sustainable Westchester’s NYSERDA-funded HeatSmart Westchester program, guiding homeowners through energy-efficiency and clean heating transitions. Representing Sustainable Westchester within the Hub's consortium, she connects local residents and businesses with resources to lower carbon emissions and accelerate the region's transition to a sustainable economy.
Mike Murphy, Lead Energy Advisor (Ulster)
Mike Murphy (he/him) is an Energy Advisor for Ulster County with the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub. Prior to joining the Hub in 2023, he taught eco-literacy in San Francisco public schools and English at UC Berkeley Extension, while maintaining a parallel career in residential construction. Mike leverages his combined background in building trades and community education to support residents through New York State's clean energy transition.
Sean Seary, Energy Advisor (Putnam)
Sean Seary (he/him) serves as the Putnam County Community Energy Advisor for the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub. He brings a strong background in energy literacy and environmental conservation, having previously worked as an Environmental Justice Program Coordinator for the New York Power Authority and as a Program Educator and Volunteer Coordinator for the Wolf Conservation Center. Since joining the Hub in early 2025, Sean has focused on community-oriented outreach and helping residents navigate energy efficiency resources. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, yoga, hiking, and running.
Rocio Sharrock, Energy Advisor (Dutchess)
Rocio Sharrock (she/her) serves as a Community Energy Advisor for the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub. After building a career in Human Resources management and operating as a freelance Spanish/English translator, she initially joined the Hub as a translator before transitioning into her full-time advisor role in 2024. Inspired by the Hub's commitment to inclusive community outreach, she specializes in translating complex energy bills into actionable savings and leading practical energy-efficiency workshops. Outside the Hub, she founder-administers Entre Mujeres Networking, a group that fosters connection and community for Latina women through monthly events.
Frankie Lede, Energy Advisor (Rockland)
Frankie Lede (she/her) serves as the Rockland County Energy Advisor for the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub. A member of the team since its launch in autumn 2023, she provides energy advisory services across the entire Mid-Hudson region. Beyond her work with the Hub, Frankie actively contributes to local climate action as a member of the Nyack Sustainability Committee, a Silver-certified Climate Smart Community, and the Rockland County Climate Task Force.
Fernando Ahumada, Energy Advisor (Orange)
Fernando Ahumada (he/him/él) serves as the Orange County Community Energy Advisor for the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub, a role he has held since October 2022. After personally navigating NYSERDA weatherization programs to modernize his own 200-year-old home, Fernando experienced firsthand the transformative power of clean energy assistance. Drawing on extensive experience with local grassroots nonprofits, including a Community Development Financial Institution and the Community Health Center in Orange County, he specializes in expanding program access across low-to-moderate income and Latino communities throughout his lifelong Hudson Valley home.
Megan Ort, Commercial/Non-Profit Energy Advisor
Megan Ort (she/her) serves as a Commercial/Non-Profit Energy Advisor for the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub and Program Manager for Residential Building Decarbonization at Sustainable Westchester. She holds a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy Analysis from Columbia University, where her capstone work focused on net-zero strategies with the World Resources Institute. Since starting with Sustainable Westchester as a NYSERDA intern in 2022, Megan has advanced through the organization to lead residential decarbonization initiatives across the region. Uniquely, Megan brings over a decade of professional musical theater experience, including performing in the recent Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd.
Steve Bonds-Liptay, Energy Advisor (Sullivan)
Steve Bonds-Liptay (he/him) is the Sullivan County Energy Advisor at Cornell Cooperative Extension. Bringing several years of experience from the residential solar industry, he guides local homeowners and businesses through weatherization, electrification, and renewable energy adoption. Steve holds a Master of Science in Environmental Policy from Bard College, with past field experience as a National Audubon Society biologist and a climate-focused documentary filmmaker. Outside of work, he resides in the Hudson Valley with his family and enjoys basketball, gardening, cinema, and seasonal bird migration watching.
Thomas Wright, Workforce Programs Advisor (New Yorkers for Clean Power)
Thomas serves as Workforce Programs Advisor for the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub via New Yorkers for Clean Power. He builds regional partnerships and bridges job seekers with NYSERDA-funded clean energy career pipelines. A UC Berkeley-trained architect, Thomas co-founded Atlas Studios in Newburgh, transforming a historic industrial property into an all-electric creative hub. A dedicated community advocate in Beacon and Newburgh, he helped pass Beacon's municipal building electrification policy, co-founded the Beacon Greenway Committee, and actively champions local bicycle infrastructure and energy efficiency education.