Emily Butterfield joined the team as Communications Manager in February 2025, leading efforts to highlight the impact of clean energy for communities across the Pacific Northwest. With a bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in International Studies from Loyola University Chicago, she has several years of experience in brand management, strategic campaigns, and content creation. Previously, Emily worked at an all-electric, net-zero homebuilding company, where she focused on promoting sustainable and energy-efficient housing solutions. She is dedicated to leveraging communications and marketing as tools for advocacy, with a strong focus on sustainability and social impact. In her free time, Emily enjoys wandering Seattle and the surrounding mountains, arranging (and rearranging) the art on her walls, and playing with her two very silly cats.