Lauren Brois- Co DirectoR- sustainable westchester
Lauren Brois (she/her) has a long-standing background in advancing clean energy in Westchester County. Before joining the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub, she directed Sustainable Westchester’s NYSERDA-funded HeatSmart Westchester program, helping homeowners transition to clean energy and create more comfortable, efficient homes. She continues that mission in her current role as an energy advisor.
Through Sustainable Westchester, a consortium of municipalities serving as a subcontractor to Cornell Cooperative Extension, Lauren connects residents and businesses with trusted resources to reduce carbon emissions and build a greener economy. Sustainability is her passion, and she is deeply committed to helping Westchester communities lead in the transition to a clean energy future.
Ifetayo Tyler- Co Director, energy Environment Program Leader- cce Dutchess County
Prior to joining Mid-Hudson Energy Choices, Ifetayo Tyler (she/her) worked primarily in environmental education, serving as an educator with NYC Parks, AmeriCorps, the Student Conservation Association, and Cedar River Montessori School. After earning her master’s degree in sustainable development and working on a European Union research project in Geneva, Switzerland, she became the sustainability coordinator for Rockland County’s Planning Department, where she led initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from government operations.
When she began looking for a new challenge, the director role at the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub was a natural next step. Since joining in 2025, Tyler has focused on strengthening and expanding the Hub’s work by enhancing outreach, building partnerships, and increasing visibility across the region.
When not working, Tyler enjoys hiking and birding, cooking, running, and listening to podcasts.
Mike Murphy- Lead Energy Advisor- cce ulster county
Mike Murphy (he/him) grew up in Central New York, but spent much of his working life in San Francisco where he taught Eco-literacy in public schools and English for non-native speakers for UC Berkeley Extension. Mike worked his way through college at the University of Rochester, SUNY Plattsburgh, and New College of California doing residential construction and continued doing so before and between jobs as an educator.
Mike joined the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub as an Energy Advisor for Ulster County in 2023. Mike sees his role as combining much of the knowledge, skills, and abilities he’s built over the course of his life, as well exercising his commitment to helping the state transition to clean energy.
Sean Seary- Energy Advisor- cce putnam county
Sean Seary (he/him) has spent most of his post-graduate career working in energy literacy and watershed and wildlife conservation. He previously worked for the New York Power Authority as an Environmental Justice Program Coordinator and, later, worked for the Wolf Conservation Center as a Program Educator and Volunteer Coordinator.
Sean enjoyed his role at the WCC but was eager to return to working in energy and sustainability. So, when his partner mentioned that the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub was looking for a new Community Energy Advisor (CEA), he was excited for the opportunity to join the hub and become more involved in community-oriented work. Sean joined Mid-Hudson Energy Choices in early 2025 as CEA for Putnam County, and he’s since become well-versed in answering folks’ questions around the basics of energy efficiency.
In his free time, Sean enjoys reading, practicing yoga, and spending time outdoors hiking or running, so feel free to say “hi” if you ever see him!
Rocio Sharrock- Energy Advisor- cce dutchess county
Rocio Sharrock (she/her) graduated with a degree in human resources management and spent most of her post-graduation years working in HR. During much of that time, she was also a freelance Spanish/English translator, which is how she learned about the Regional Clean Energy Hubs.
She originally worked as a freelance translator for Mid-Hudson Energy Choices, and she grew great appreciation for the work the Hub does. So, when she was looking to explore new opportunities outside of HR, she was drawn to an opening for a Community Energy Advisor (CEA) in the Mid-Hudson Hub. She said she was inspired by the Hub’s dedication to serving and helping everyone, including Latino communities.
Sharrock has truly enjoyed her work since starting in 2024. She said she’s always eager to help and has become particularly well versed in navigating people’s often-confusing energy bills. She also enjoys holding numerous workshops on how people can save energy and money in their everyday lives.
In her free time, Sharrock administers a group called Entre Mujeres (Among Women) Networking, which works to bring Latina women together with monthly events for networking and building community.
Frankie Lede- Energy Advisor- cce Rockland county
Frankie Lede (he/him) is the Energy Advisor for Rockland County with the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub. Frankie has been with the Mid-Hudson Hub since its launch in the autumn of 2023 and has provided advising services throughout the Mid-Hudson Hub region. In addition to Hub duties, Frankie is a member of the Nyack Sustainability Committee (Silver-certified Climate Smart Community) and the new Rockland County Climate Task Force.
Fernando Ahumada- Energy Advisor- CCE Orange County
Fernando Ahumada (he/him/él) has been a community energy advisor (CEA) since October of 2022, but his history navigating clean energy assistance programs started well before.
While working with a local Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), he bought a 200-year-old home that needed a lot of energy upgrades, so Fernando reached out to Mid-Hudson Energy Choices, where he was connected with Collin Adkins, then-director of the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub. Collin helped Fernando take advantage of numerous NYSERDA and weatherization assistance programs, helping to modernize and improve the energy efficiency of his old home.
After Fernando saw the impact these assistance programs can have as well as how helpful the Hub can be in navigating them, Fernando didn’t hesitate to apply for CEA when Collin told him the Hub was hiring. Fernando had considerable experience working with low- to moderate-income and Latino communities thanks to working for several grassroot non-for-profit organizations, including the Community Health Center in Orange County, so he became quite the asset to Collin’s team.
Now as Orange County’s CEA, Fernando enjoys every opportunity he gets to engage with the local community, something that comes naturally to him since he’s lived in the Hudson Valley for most of his life. He values efforts to combat climate change and sees the grassroots efforts of the Hub as an important step to achieving the state’s clean energy goals.
Megan Ort- Energy Advisor- Sustainable Westchester
In 2022, Megan Ort (she/her) earned a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy Analysis from Columbia University. During her capstone project with the World Resources Institute, she analyzed carbon offsetting, stakeholder engagement, and ESG reporting across the net zero landscape.
Megan now works as an Energy Advisor for the Mid-Hudson NYSERDA Regional Clean Energy Hub and Program Manager for the Residential Building Decarbonization at Sustainable Westchester. She began her Sustainable Westchester journey in the fall of 2022 when she completed a NYSERDA Clean Energy Internship with the Solar Programs department.
In 2023, Megan rejoined the Sustainable Westchester team as a Program Assistant to Solar Programs, and she now serves as a Program Manager with the Building Decarbonization department. She is passionate about creating more sustainable and equitable systems and is excited to continue supporting the clean energy transition.
Megan brings a unique professional background with over 10 years of experience performing in musical theater productions throughout the United States and internationally. Most recently, Megan was a cast member of the Sweeney Todd Broadway revival (2023-2024). She is grateful to pursue her dream of “world-saving by day and performing by night.”
Steve Bonds-Liptay- Energy Advisor- CCE Sullivan County
As the Energy Advisor for the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Sullivan County, Steve Bonds-Liptay (he/him) brings several years of experience in the residential solar industry, helping families throughout New York State navigate the energy transition. In his role with CCE, he provides energy awareness and education to homeowners and local businesses as they weatherize, electrify and make the transition to renewable energy.
Steve holds a Master’s of Science in Environmental Policy from Bard College where he researched the politics of water reform in Oaxaca, Mexico. He also worked as a biologist for the National Audubon Society, studying beach-nesting birds on the Gulf coast and as a documentary filmmaker covering the climate crisis.
He lives in the Hudson Valley with his wife, two children and their Koi fish, Sparkles. In his free time, Steve enjoys playing basketball, gardening, cinema and taking in the spring and fall bird migrations.
Christine Muaddi- Energy Advisor- Sustainable Westchester
Christine Muaddi (she/her) worked in media sales and marketing for about a decade before entering the nonprofit sector. She had long wanted to put her communication and Spanish-speaking skills to good use at a nonprofit, as she feels motivated by mission-driven work. Taking care of our environment is also an important issue for her, so when she found out about the open Community Energy Advisor (CEA) position at Mid-Hudson Energy Choices, she eagerly applied.
Muaddi now serves as a CEA for the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub, focusing primarily on EnergySmart Homes and the Building Decarbonization Program. She helps people learn about simple ways to save energy at home while saving money on their energy bills, and she’s able to help Spanish-speaking residents thanks to her language skills. She said she’s glad to make a difference both in people’s lives and in the state’s energy goals.
When not advising, Muaddi can usually be found gardening.
Thomas Wright- Workforce Programs Advisor- New Yorkers for Clean Power
Thomas Wright started his professional journey as a trained architect. Over 30 years ago, he and his business partner founded Atlas Industries, where they did many design-build projects in New York City. Later, the two developed a line of furniture, which continues to be in production today. Locally, he’s also been very involved in advocacy work related to the clean energy transition in and around Beacon.
His advocacy work introduced Wright to New Yorkers for Clean Power, a partner of the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub. He found it to be a great organization with some inspiring work, so when a position opened for workforce programs advisor, he quickly applied. He joined New Yorkers for Clean Power in early 2025, where he now works closely with Community Energy Advisors based out of various Mid-Hudson counties.
Since joining, Wright has found his background in architecture particularly helpful, as he has a deep understanding of how buildings get built and therefore how they can be improved to be more energy efficient. In his role, he connects job seekers and employers with program opportunities at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). But he also spends a lot of time on networking, finding and building partnerships for workforce development throughout the Mid-Hudson.
Wright has two college-age sons and loves spending time with them. He can often be found traveling with his family and being active in his community.