Key Staff

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    Alissa Rivera

    Communications Director

    Alissa Rivera supports Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's advocacy projects and communications activities. Alissa has more than 10 years of experience working as a journalist and policy communications specialist. Prior to joining TAEBA, she worked as the Communications Director for an Illinois-based policy nonprofit focused on criminal legal system issues. In addition to working with other state legislative-focused organizations, she worked as a print, video, and digital reporter in Illinois and Florida.

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    Chris Northup

    Policy Principal

    Chris Northup works in Advanced Energy United’s Texas state chapter, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), supporting regulatory and wholesale market efforts with a particular focus on TAEBA’s ERCOT engagement. Prior to joining United, Chris worked at the North Central Texas Council of Governments supporting regional energy and transportation electrification programs. He holds a Master’s in Environmental Science from Tarleton State University.

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    Jonathan Amthor

    Policy Associate

    Jonathan Amthor works in Advanced Energy United’s Texas state chapter, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), helping track legislation and lobby state decision-makers. He also works as a member of the Central Regional Working Group. Prior to working at United, Jonathan was an Environmental Analyst at Expro, an energy services provider. He also worked as a Policy Intern for Enchanted Rock, which provides Electrical Resiliency-as-a-Service.