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Pronouns<\/strong>
\nHe\/Him\/El<\/p>\n

How did you come to GRID?<\/strong>
\nIt all started in 2017 when I met Carmen. I was charging my Fiat 500e at the Pittsburg Library when I saw the Grid banner. At the time I was living with my parents in Pittsburg and knew they could benefit from the GRID program. I called the 1-800 number and a few weeks later Carmen came to visit us. I had a deep connection with her and throughout the years I stayed in touch with her. Back in March 2022 I decided to give her a call to ask her a question regarding batteries. She gave me the information I needed and asked if I knew anyone or I myself was interested in working for GRID. At the time I was working as a Roofing Construction Project Manager for a well known solar company in the area. I contemplated the career change for a few weeks and went ahead and applied. By far it has been the best decision I’ve made in my life.<\/p>\n

What GRID value most resonates with you?<\/strong>
\nPeople and Planet. The fact that I’m helping the underserved communities brings HUGE joy to my life. By doing so we are helping out our planet. <\/p>\n

What is your favorite GRID moment?<\/strong>
\nSo far it has to be the retreat we had in the beginning of June. Never have I worked for an organization that puts so much effort into employee enrichment. <\/p>\n

Fun facts<\/strong>
\nI love advocating clean energy to strangers <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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