Vanessa Gerber

Vanessa "V" Gerber is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in transportation electrification and community-based environmental initiatives. Currently serving as Product Manager for DC Fast Charging at Ava Community Energy since August 2019, Vanessa has played a pivotal role in developing a public electric vehicle fast charging network and advocating for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Prior to this, Vanessa held various positions at CleanFund, contributing to business development, marketing, and strategic operations. Additionally, Vanessa is a board member of The Big C Society and a former fellow at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute, recognized for entrepreneurial innovation. Vanessa's educational background includes a B.S. in Conservation & Resource Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford.