Staff & Contributors
Tatianna Cannon, CleanTX Executive Director
Tatianna is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of driving transformative change and fostering inclusive environments. With over 15 years of experience as a social change agent, she has demonstrated unparalleled leadership as the founder of Aster Collaborative and the Green Workforce Collaborative, she has empowered diverse groups for workforce opportunities, bridging gaps and creating pathways for underrepresented individuals.
Her strategic guidance and mentorship have propelled Aster Collaborative's success and inspired many to realize their full potential. As executive director of Solar Austin and CleanTX, Tatianna champions equity and clean energy initiatives, demonstrating unwavering dedication and leadership in driving positive social impact and shaping a more inclusive future.
Jennifer Isenberg, CleanTX Events Coordinator
Jennifer is a native Texan and has spent 20 years in the Capital City
With a degree from Texas Tech University in hand, she has built a diverse background in management, marketing communications, business development, OEM relationships, customer experience, meeting and conference planning.
She has served on the Board of the International Live Events Association chapter in Austin and is currently a non-voting Board member of the Capital Area Tennis Association (CATA) and the social engagement committee member for USTA Texas.
Jennifer is excited to help accelerate the growth of renewables and clean technology in Texas.
Mckenna Beard, CleanTech Fellows Chair
Mckenna is a second-year MBA candidate at UT’s McCombs School of Business, focused on developing a career in decarbonization & sustainability strategy. She has seven years of experience across multiple industries in manufacturing & operational excellence. At McCombs, Mckenna co-leads the CleanTech Fellowship program, serves as the VP of Allyship for eQual MBAs, and gives back to the school as part of the McCombs Ambassador Committee. She is passionate about sustainable living, both at home and from a corporate perspective, and coordinated several of this year’s Earth week events for McCombs students.
Mckenna earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Music from the University of Oklahoma. On the weekends you can find her volunteering with Keep Austin Fed and teaching Zumba.
Peter Kelly-Detwiler CleanTX Renewable & Clean Technology Expert
Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. A former VP of Demand Response at Constellation Energy, he’s currently a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler offers numerous keynotes and workshops on a wide range of topics. He has also written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets - “The Energy Switch” - was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021.