Dea Pratt

Dea Pratt is an experienced marketing and business professional specializing in energy innovation and social impact. Currently serving as the Energy Executive in Residence at the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator, Dea supports pre-seed startups in marketing and growth strategies. Previous roles include Marketing Manager and Senior Marketing Specialist at Kevala, where Dea directed the marketing team and managed various marketing programs. Dea also acted as a Business Mentor for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative and SEED SPOT, assisting solar and storage developers in growth strategy implementation and mentoring startups focused on social impact. As a Principal at Sunbird, Dea helped clients secure over $17 million in funding. Dea's background includes content management for sustainability initiatives, event management in the entertainment industry, and a strong academic foundation in philosophy and sustainability, complemented by a certificate from Stanford University in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies.