Amy L. Brown, PhD

Director of Energy Assistance and Solar Programs

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

Experienced educator, instructional designer, and volunteer coordinator with excellent communication, evaluation, critical thinking, and research skills. Pro-active problem-solver constantly striving for solutions in the pursuit of positive social change.

Experience

  • Energy Outreach Colorado (Denver, Colorado, United States)
    • Director of Energy Assistance and Solar Programs
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Senior Program Manager, Participant Support and Education
      May 2023 - Sep 2023 · 5 mos

    • Energy Education Program Manager
      Mar 2020 - May 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • American Water Works Association (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Specialist 2 - Education Development
      Feb 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

      I am a project manager and developer of eLearning and in-person seminar curriculum and content with SMEs (Subject matter experts) in the water industry. I have expertise in developing engaging content and assessments in Articulate Storyline and Powerpoint. I also manage the AWWA Veterans Workforce Initiative through volunteer management of national volunteer network that provides guidance for Veterans seeking work in the water industry. I developed a toolkit to help employers hire Veterans, created marketing materials and manage the communications strategy, and am a content manager for the AWWA Veterans page (awwa.org/veterans) and workforwater.org.

    • ETS Coordinator/Volunteer Advisor
      Sep 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

      In this role, I was responsible for coordinating and facilitating volunteer development of educational and technical materials for professionals in the water industry. I developed and implemented a volunteer strategy for 2500+ specialized volunteers in North America. I also became the manager of AWWA Veteran Workforce Initiative to assist the hiring and professional development of Veterans in the water sector. Developed educational toolkits for employers looking to hire Veterans, implemented marketing strategy to reach Veterans and employers that included web design.

    • ETS Coordinator - Grants
      Mar 2017 - Aug 2017 · 6 mos

      I served as a coordinator assisting with 2 EPA grants. I effectively tracked and assisted with logistics for workshops delivered to employees of small water systems to ensure compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act. Assisted in financial and outcome reporting.

  • ABE/GED Instructor at Emily Griffith Technical College
    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Instructor for Adult Basic Education Mathematics. Developed, delivered, and evaluated math curriculum for adult learners, focused on formative assessment.

  • Content Developer at Progress Testing
    Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Researched, created and edited original content for use in elementary student assessment.

  • University Educator at University of North Florida
    Jan 2016 - May 2016 · 5 mos

    Developed, researched, and presented original educational material to university students on the topic of "American Indian Religion"