Our People are Your People
Abasi Umoh
In-Homes Auditor
since 2023
Abasi Umoh is an auditor on CEP’s In-Homes team. Abasi conducts home assessments to provide homeowners with Home Energy Scores. They also develop scopes of work for home retrofits that will help homes become more efficient, safe, and comfortable for CEP clients.
Aleksey Chernysh
In-Homes Services Technician
since 2014
Aleksey is one of two Service Technicians who weatherize homes and make safety-related repairs for seniors and people with disabilities. Aleksey has extensive experience as a cabinet maker, carpenter, and in general maintenance, before his desire to help people led him to CEP.
Bob Buckstaff
In-Homes Auditor
since 2023
Bob Buckstaff joins CEP as an auditor for the In-Homes team. He brings his previous experience as a residential home inspector to CEP in hopes of building a more safe and energy-efficient future for the residents of our community.
Breanne Radford
Climate Resilience Coordinator
since 2023
Breanne Radford joins the education team as the Climate Resilience Coordinator. After spending a decade in the wine industry, she is excited to share valuable energy-saving resources with the community and help families feel comfortable at home.
Cameo Konfrst
Development Director
since 2017
Cameo is the Development Director at CEP. She is driven by aiding others and leaving a purposeful impact within her personal and professional life. She comes to CEP with over a decade of experience working with other non-profits in arenas such as health, research, and arts.
Charity Fain
Executive Director
since 2013
Charity has almost 20 years of experience building stronger communities in the US and around the world. She is responsible for the overall management of of the organization and working with the Board in considering the strategic direction for the organization.
Donovan James
Director of Finance & Administration
since 2021
Donovan James has over ten years of experience in Finance, and is thrilled to be a part of CEP. He’s dedicated to helping others, and believes that our society has the resources to provide for the basic needs for all.
Erika Carranza
Spanish Program Coordinator
since 2022
Erika Carranza joins Community Energy Project to support our Spanish speaking clients. She is an immigrant that has dedicated her life to support the Latino Community, with several years of working with nonprofits to provide diverse resources.
Frances Sandoval
Program Coordinator
since 2022
Frances Sandoval is new to Weatherization and Energy efficiency. She has over 14 years Administrative experience in Healthcare and is excited to begin her new journey with Community Energy Project as the Program Coordinator for In-Homes.
Geoff Fey
Portland Clean Energy Fund Manager
since 2018
Geoff Fey is the Manager of Community Energy Project’s Portland Clean Energy Fund program. He is able to directly help low-income homeowners experiencing high energy burdens with comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades.
Haley Mountain
Engagement Manager
since 2016
Haley Mountain is our Engagement Manager who oversees the Community Education Department and promotes new and existing relationships with community-based organizations, government agencies, and funders. With over 6 years of community education and engagement experience, she understands the importance of strong partnerships and needs-based programming.
Jackie Arcouette-Smit
Finance Manager
since 2018
Jackie is the Finance Manager and oversees the day to day financial obligations at CEP. She and her husband used to own their own business and one of the things she enjoyed most about it was helping to make homes more energy efficient and comfortable for the people living there.
Jenna Jarvis
Communications and Development Coordinator
since 2022
Jenna Jarvis is the Communications and Development Coordinator for Community Energy Project. Her background in marketing and copywriting allows her to highlight the variety of services offered by CEP in unique ways.
Jim Plantico
Program Director
since 2021
Jim Plantico oversees the development and implementation of CEP’s direct service programs, which aim to create safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes for low-income Portlanders.
Lena Karam
Healthy Homes Coordinator
since 2023
Roc Aiken
In-Homes Services Manager
since 2017
Roc is the In-Homes Services Manager. He conducts in-home inspections, addressing the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. Roc is also a veteran, he spent two years in the US Navy stationed in San Diego, CA. He graduated from Portland State University, receiving a BA in Criminal Justice.
Sara Wallach
Strategic Energy Management Coordinator
since 2022
Sara joins the Community Energy project as the Strategic Energy Management Coordinator, after completing her bachelor’s degree in International Development at Portland State University. She is excited to transition from her role as the healthy homes coordinator to SEM coordinator to continue to help families gain the access to resources and tools needed to make safe healthy homes.
Sherrie Villmark
Program Director
since 2006
Sherrie Villmark has nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of community education approaches, including environmental interpretation, voter education and mobilization, skill-building, public speaking, consulting, and advocacy with decision-makers.
Siraat Younas
Climate Justice Associate
since 2023
Siraat is a Climate Justice Associate at CEP and advocates for frontline and traditionally underserved communities to advance energy and climate justice. She also collaborates with other environmental justice stakeholders around equitable climate policy and rulemaking and program design.
Yuriy Zaslavskiy
In-Homes Services Technician
since 2017
Yuriy is one of two Service Technicians who weatherize homes and make safety related repairs for seniors and people with disabilities. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in economics from the Economic University of Uzbekistan and has more than 20 years’ experience in information technology.