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• Workplace Charging for Transportation Management Associations

  • When
    September 19, 2024
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join the Workplace Charging for Transportation Management Associations (TMA) webinar to learn from Atom Power on how TMAscan effectively support workplace charging deployment at workplaces. EZ Ride will share their experience with advancing workplace charging, including successes and lessons learned. EVNoire will share information on two U.S. Department of Energy Funded programs that provide free technical assistance and support for anyone looking to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.

  Moderator:
  Michael Ryer
  Forth

  Guest Speakers:
  Kash Sethi
  Atom Power

  Kash Sethi is Head of Sales for Atom Power. Kash has a wealth of experience and proven success in the EV and electric power industries. Kash holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and has dedicated his career to the modernization and decarbonization of our energy systems. His blend of technical expertise and business acumen positions him uniquely to navigate the complexities of the industry and drive meaningful change.

  
  

  Lisa Lee
  EZ Ride

  Lisa Lee is the Director of Sustainability Programs at EZ Ride, one of New Jersey’s eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs). She oversees the statewide EV Accelerator Program and the Bike and Pedestrian Safety Program in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Passaic and Union counties. She connects and encourages stakeholders to use policy, environment and system change to promote electric vehicles and workplace charging to reduce emissions, increase employee and public access to EV chargers, and protect NJ’s natural environment. Lisa received a B.A. from Wellesley College and an executive M.P.A. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She is currently studying Urban Planning with a focus on Transportation at the Edward J. Bloustein School at Rutgers University.

  "The rising growth of electric vehicle sales and the need to reduce emissions underscores the importance of reliable workplace charging. EZ Ride is working to encourage New Jersey employers to provide workplace charging access to employees who have a long commute or who live in a place that doesn't offer charging at home in order to support the transition to sustainable transportation."

  
  

  Brandon Smith
  EVNoire

  Brandon CC Smith is a dynamic leader and passionate about contemporary technology, electrification and decarbonization. Brandon has worked with urban mobility, vehicle sharing, electric vehicles, electric vehicle infrastructure and autonomous vehicles for 8 years — involved with large companies, like General Motors and early stage start-ups.

  Brandon is an advocate for equitable EV adoption. Through his work in the electrification and decarbonization industry, Brandon strives to create a future in which all voices are heard so that all may benefit.

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• BWC Webinar: Building Sustainable Commuter Programs Insights from Fairfax County

  • When
    October 17, 2024
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Virtual)

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  Join us on October 17, 2024, for the Best Workplaces for Commuters webinar, "Building Sustainable Commuter Programs Insights from Fairfax County."

  Fairfax County, Virginia, is a major hub within the greater D.C. area, accounting for roughly one-sixth of the region’s population. With over a million residents, tackling congestion and meeting sustainability goals presents a significant challenge. Join us as we spotlight some of the innovative programs being implemented by Fairfax County private sector employers to help improve commuters' quality of life and support environmental sustainability throughout the region.

  Fairfax County Department of Transportation partners with Best Workplaces for Commuters to recognize employers who have excelled in implementing green commuter programs, including ridesharing, transit benefits, biking and walking, teleworking, alternate work schedules and other strategies.

  MODERATOR:

  Marcus Moore, Transportation Demand Management Liaison and Program Manager for Fairfax County Commuter Services, will moderate this engaging session that includes three of their partner programs.

  
  

  
  

  SPEAKERS:
  

  Groundswell’s VP of Operational Excellence, Tim Kelly, from the People Services Team, will discuss their methods for tracking and calculating carbon reduction emissions. He will also outline the company’s transportation demand management priorities, which feature a flexible remote work program and a monthly “lunch and learn” series focused on alternative commuting options.

  
  

  
  

  Chip Goyette is the Director of Sustainability at Inova Health System and oversees the system-wide implementation of a comprehensive set of sustainable practices at hospitals and facilities across Northern Virginia. In the 8 years that Chip has been in this position, he has overseen the elimination of Styrofoam and plastic straws in all hospital cafeterias; he collaborated with a multi-stakeholder team to launch Inova’s food composting initiative in hospital kitchens; and he has worked extensively on expanding Inova’s sustainable food offerings as well as our alternative transportation options . He and his team are committed to executing a multi-faceted, enterprise program so that patients and team members alike can benefit from having a healthier experience at each and every Inova facility. Chip believes that sustainability is not just a driver for healthy living but also a strategic imperative for organizations as they compete to recruit and retain today’s workforce.
  

  
  

  Susan Boren, Senior Vice President of Real Estate at Maximus, will discuss the factors that influenced the company’s decision to establish their headquarters in Fairfax County, with a focus on transit access. The new headquarters features state-of-the-art technology, community spaces, and workplace settings designed to foster collaboration, productivity, and employee well-being, ensuring all employees have equal access to success, whether they are working remotely, in a hybrid model, or onsite.

  
  

  HOST:
  

  Julie Bond

  BWC Program Manager
  Center for Urban Transportation Research

  
  

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