Projects

Programs, ventures, and initiatives I've built or led, from academic programs and DOE competitions to clean energy accelerators and craft spirits.

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Automotive Engineering Program

Co-Founder & Co-Director • 2022 – Present

Launched Colorado School of Mines' automotive engineering track in Fall 2022 with Prof. P. Brodsky, now serving 252 declared students and ranked second in ME by elective-track enrollment.

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DOE EcoCAR & Battery Workforce Challenge

Co-Lead with Prof. P. Brodsky • 2023 – Present

Co-leading Mines' DOE EcoCAR Innovation Challenge team with Prof. P. Brodsky, after co-leading the Battery Workforce Challenge team from 2023 to 2026.

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GCxN Clean Energy Accelerator

Founding Director • 2018 – 2020

Launched and directed the Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL, a multimillion-dollar program with $1B+ in portfolio company fundraising as of 2025.

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Method & Muse Spirits

Co-Founder • 2023 – Present

Co-founder of an award-winning Colorado craft distillery, applying engineering discipline to artisan spirits production.

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Senior Capstone Design Program

Leadership Team & Project Advisor • 2022 – Present

Member of the Mines Capstone Leadership Team for annual cohorts of 700+ engineering students, with 30+ teams advised across 8 semesters.