Karen Stewart

Karen Stewart is an experienced professional in the renewable energy sector, currently serving as the Renewable Energy Fund Program Manager at Rhode Island Commerce since February 2021. Previous positions include Administrative Coordinator - Engagement at Providence College and Campaign Coach at WeeGreen, where Karen facilitated sustainability goals for various organizations. As Community Outreach Manager at SmartPower, significant contributions were made in promoting energy efficiency programs in Rhode Island. Additional roles include Assistant Director for the SouthCoast Energy Challenge at the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, Marketing Manager for Real Goods Solar, Inside Sales Manager at Alteris Renewables, Institutional Review Board Coordinator at Butler Hospital, and involvement in multiple capacities at SolarWrights. Karen holds a BA in Environmental Public Policy/Biology from the University at Albany and has pursued horticulture studies at Portland Community College and the University of Oregon.