Who We Are
A nonprofit community of business leaders, investors, and philanthropists dedicated to advancing energy and climate literacy.
Education is the foundation of freedom
Allies in Energy is a nonprofit (501c3) community of business leaders, investors, and philanthropists dedicated to advancing energy and climate literacy through collaboration and partnership.
We believe education is the foundation of freedom — empowering communities with the tools to innovate, drive productivity, and create meaningful change.
As a neutral platform, we bring together diverse stakeholders to collaborate, amplify, and accelerate efforts that complement existing programs. By fostering partnerships and increasing the visibility of impactful initiatives, we aim to unite efforts toward a shared goal: a lower-carbon future.
"United action and informed communities are essential to driving sustainable investments."
A lower-carbon future powered by education — where informed communities drive sustainable investments and solutions for all.
What guides us
Collaboration
We believe the most impactful solutions emerge when diverse stakeholders work together toward shared goals.
Education
We champion energy literacy as a fundamental right — empowering individuals and communities to make informed decisions.
Neutrality
As a neutral platform, we convene stakeholders across the political and ideological spectrum to find common ground.
Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of the energy transition reach all communities, especially those historically underserved.
Impact
We measure our success by the tangible change we create in communities, schools, and the energy workforce.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches that accelerate the path to a more sustainable and equitable energy future.
Board of Directors
Leaders in energy, innovation, finance, and sustainability — united by a shared commitment to a more equitable and sustainable energy future.
Lindsay Roe
Director of Digital Innovation @ Core LaboratoriesAs a passionate energy industry leader with over 15 years of experience, Lindsay Roe drives digital transformation and innovation in the oil and gas sector while championing balanced, practical solutions for a sustainable future. She is Director of Digital Innovation at Core Laboratories and President and Interim CEO of Allies in Energy.
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James Prince
Chief Compliance & Integrity Officer, ADMJames Prince is chief compliance and integrity officer of ADM, overseeing Global Compliance and Regulatory & Scientific Affairs. With over 20 years of experience leading compliance programs, his expertise includes regulatory compliance, sustainability, mergers & acquisitions, crisis management, and enterprise risk management.
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Elizabeth (Liz) Franzen
TreasurerElizabeth Franzen is an Audit senior manager in KPMG LLP's Houston office with more than nine years of audit experience. She serves Fortune 500 companies across consumer and industrial markets, upstream oil & gas, nuclear power, and oilfield services clients.
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Katie Mehnert
Co-Founder @ The Bee SuiteKatie Mehnert is the Co-Founder of The Bee Suite, a career development platform she co-founded with Juliana Garaizar to help professionals navigate the energy transition. She is also the Founder and CEO of ALLY Energy™, was appointed as Ambassador to the United States Department of Energy, and re-appointed by the Biden Administration to the National Petroleum Council. She is the Founder of Allies in Energy and co-chair of the inaugural 2024 Houston Energy & Climate Week.
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Juliana Garaizar
Co-Founder @ Energy BackersJuliana Garaizar is Co-Founder of Energy Backers and a Board Member of the Angel Capital Association. Previously Founding Partner at Energy Tech Nexus, Chief Development and Investment Officer for Greentown Labs, and Managing Director of the Houston Angel Network, she obtained her MBA at London Business School and Haas School of Business. She co-chaired the inaugural 2024 Houston Energy & Climate Week.
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Monica Krishnan
Business Fellow @ Breakthrough EnergyMonica Krishnan recently joined Breakthrough Energy as a Business Fellow after serving as a Commercial Advisor in CCUS at Chevron New Energies. She holds a BSME from the University of Houston and an MBA from the Bauer College of Business. She is an angel investor and mentor for female founders at the ION Houston.
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Kent Albert Johnson
Co-Founder & CEO, CLS WindKent Johnson has 25+ years of experience in corporate and entrepreneurship roles, including senior roles at National Oilwell Varco (NOV), co-founder of Spectraseis, and co-founder/CEO of CLS Wind — a startup revolutionizing large-capacity wind turbine installation. He holds an engineering background with an MBA from Columbia University and London Business School.
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