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Kelli Pennington
Kelli Pennington has spent more than 10 years focusing on climate communications with experience spanning the research, conservation, and media sectors. She joined the ICCT as the communications manager excited to help drive the global transportation sector toward zero emissions. She credits her climate conscience to her years working for Patagonia Inc., where she worked […]
Sarina Katz
Sarina Katz is a senior communications specialist with the International Partnerships Program of the ICCT. She works to develop and implement communications strategy and outreach activities for external partnerships in which ICCT supports governments committed to accelerating transitions to zero-emission vehicles. Prior to ICCT, Sarina held marketing positions at several environmental nonprofits as well as […]
Michael Doerrer
Michael Doerrer has been a communications leader for nearly 25 years. Mr. Doerrer has focused his career on building and managing strong, proactive communications programs. He spent more than a decade in the federal service overseeing communications, community engagement, regulatory development, and strategic planning functions for a large scientific agency within the U.S. Department of […]
Kartik Kumar
As a communication specialist, Kartik is responsible for helping ICCT with the communication and outreach efforts in India. Kartik has over eight years of journalism experience with organizations such as the Hindustan Times and The Indian Express. He was among the winners of the 2021 International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) and World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Chelsea Burroughs
As a Senior Administrative Coordinator on ICCT’s International Partnerships Program, Chelsea supports the operations of the ZEV Transition Council, the International ZEV Alliance, the TRUE Initiative, and the Accelerating to Zero Coalition. She also provides executive assistance to ICCT’s Deputy Director. Prior to joining ICCT, Chelsea worked as a Public Policy Analyst at the National […]
Bernetta Conner
Bernetta R. Conner, MBA, SHRM-CP, is responsible for full oversight and management of the organization’s human resource function. Bernetta’s role includes planning, leading, and directing the human resources department in global recruitment strategies for the organization, employee engagement, DEI&B, policy development and staff development. Bernetta has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, […]
Susana Irles
Susana Irles is a Communications Specialist with the ICCT Europe team. She leads the development and implementation of strategic communications for ICCT’s European office in partnership with ICCT’s global communications team and the research staff in Europe. Before joining the ICCT she worked as a journalist in Valencia, Washington, and Lisbon and led the communications […]
Wenbin Wu
Wenbin Wu is the Communication and Public Relations Manager for ICCT Beijing office. She primarily supports ICCT China in developing and implementing a comprehensive China communication strategy, engaging and maintaining key relations in China. She has more than ten years working experiences in communication and has extensive experiences in interactive communication, digital media, social media, […]
Ilma Fadhil
Ilma Fadhil is an Associate Researcher based in the DC office. She is currently working under the global passenger vehicle (PV) team supporting various work on electric vehicle (EVs) in major vehicle markets including the EU, China, US and India. Ilma started as a fellow focusing on the impact of electrification on government tax revenue, […]
Patricia Ferrini Rodrigues
Patricia is an Associate Researcher at the ICCT’s Modelling team, based in the Berlin office. She has extensive experience as a researcher in the health and economic impact assessment of policies to reduce air and climate pollutants, especially from the transport sector. Patricia also worked as a consultant and researcher at organizations in Brazil, US, […]
