Amy has a BS in sustainability from Oregon State University that led to 5 years working in Utility Solar Scale development. The focus of this work is in the Northwest with a focus on Oregon. Amy is a Permitting and Stakeholder engagement specialist for solar farm development. Amy utilizes sustainable development theories to inform the development cycle of ground-mounted solar. This has been beneficial in working with neighbors, communities, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout Oregon counties. Amy has worn many hats during solar development and has a hand in project work from the ground up until the project is generating clean renewable energy. Amy found OSSIA due to her passion for a strong Oregon solar market and the desire to facilitate policy and education for all stakeholders.