Jessica Lavender is an experienced Energy & Sustainability Manager at Fulton County Government since September 2022, with a focus on advancing clean energy initiatives. Previously, Jessica served as a Research Associate at the Strategic Energy Institute of Georgia Institute of Technology, contributing to clean energy research in 2022. From September 2015 to September 2021, Jessica held the position of Senior Energy Analyst at Fairfax County Government, where efforts concentrated on reducing energy usage and carbon emissions. Prior roles included Utilities Analyst at Fairfax County Government, Energy Engineer at CLEAResult, Energy Analyst at Energy Industries, Benchmarking Manager at CLEAResult Consulting, and Energy Analyst at TRC Energy Services. Jessica earned a degree from The George Washington University, facilitating a strong foundation for a career dedicated to energy efficiency and sustainability.