SAM EVANS-BROWN
Executive Director

BIO

Sam leads Clean Energy New Hampshire in its effort to create a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient energy system in the Granite State. Sam grew up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Prior to joining Clean Energy New Hampshire in 2021 he was a podcast host and radio journalist for nearly ten years, during which he wrote stories about New England energy issues extensively and won several regional and national awards. He's an excellent bike mechanic, a Spanish speaker, and a father of two. Sam graduated with a B.A. from Bates College in Politics and Spanish in 2009.

BETH SAN SOUCIE
Deputy Director

BIO

Beth is the Deputy Director of Clean Energy NH. In this role, Beth is responsible for overseeing internal matters at CENH, outreach and communications to the organization’s membership base, event planning oversight and project management, and assisting with the organization’s digital and traditional media presence. Previously, she served as the Director of Communications with Stay Work Play NH, a nonprofit dedicated to attracting and retaining more young people to New Hampshire.

KELLY BUCHANAN

DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS

BIO

Kelly joined Clean Energy NH as Director of Regulatory Affairs in 2020. She represents the interests of Clean Energy NH and its members in regulatory proceedings at the NH Public Utilities Commission and in other venues. Previously, Kelly was the Advocacy Program Coordinator at NH LAKES, where she specialized in government relations and research. Kelly has a BA in Environmental Studies with a minor in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

BRIANNA B. FIORILLO
SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

BIO

Brianna Brand is Senior Program Director with Clean Energy NH. Her work included managing membership relations with the organization's individual, business, and municipal members, providing policy and regulatory support, and managing the organization's events and conferences, including the popular annual Local Energy Solutions Conference. She also leads the organization's work on electric vehicles under the program Drive Electric NH. Prior to joining Clean Energy NH, Brianna worked with the NH Public Utilities Commission's Sustainable Energy Division. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Hampshire.

MELISSA ELANDER

NORTH COUNTRY ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDER

BIO

Melissa Elander worked as an Energy Auditor and Weatherization Project Manager in the North Country of New Hampshire before joining Clean Energy NH.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Plymouth State University and a Master's of Arts in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development from American University.  

JOSHUA SINGER

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

BIO

Joshua is Clean Energy NH’s Program Coordinator. He works to plan, develop, and deliver educational and technical assistance to communities around NH. Josh is the primary point of contact for Clean Energy NH’s municipal members, and he organizes the quarterly Local Energy Solutions Workgroup meetings. Prior to joining Clean Energy NH, Josh worked in the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s market access program.  Joshua has a Masters in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Hampshire College in Environmentally Sustainable Business Design.