Electrification Coalition Grows Its Policy and Programs Teams Through New Hires and Promotions

Photo (left to right, top to bottom): Celia Kosinski, Mary Linn, Sarah Fischer, Jessica Stoll, Steph Wagner, Will Marshall

Contact: Noah Barnes, Electrification Coalition
nbarnes@electrificationcoalition.org, (202) 461-2371

Washington, D.C.—Amid unprecedented momentum surrounding electric vehicles (EVs), the Electrification Coalition (EC) is welcoming new team members and promoting employees. These exciting staffing developments will help the EC expand its state EV policy work and strengthen its deployment programs, including freight electrification.  

The EC’s policy team works across executive, legislative, and regulatory venues at the state level to encourage policies and actions that accelerate transportation electrification. The team is building on its ongoing work in Florida and Georgia, and the EC has promoted and added staff to support those efforts. 

Celia Kosinski, formerly a policy analyst at the EC, is now a policy manager. She will lead legislative analyses, stakeholder engagement, and implementation projects in Florida and Georgia. In her previous role, she developed policy recommendations to guide the EC’s state-level work.  

Mary Linn joined the EC as the FL/GA campaign organizer. She will work to mobilize stakeholders and increase community support for EV adoption across Florida and Georgia. Before the EC, Linn worked for the Environmental Defense Fund finding ways to involve Florida communities in local, state, and federal climate legislation. 

The EC’s programs team leads groundbreaking initiatives that promote EV adoption in states and municipalities, and serves as technical advisor for fleets, local governments, and other entities transitioning to EVs.   

Sarah Fischer, formerly a senior electric vehicle specialist at the EC, is now a program manager. She will lead the programs team’s work developing transportation electrification roadmaps for cities and territories across the United States. In her previous role, she executed total cost of ownership fleet analyses, led EV training workshops for fleet and government staff, and researched electrification trends. 

Jessica Stoll joined the EC as a program specialist. She will provide technical guidance on charging infrastructure, fleet analysis, and transition planning. Before the EC, Stoll served as the operations and membership coordinator for the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council, driving sustainability and equity in business operations across the state.   

Steph Wagner, formerly an intern at the EC, is now a technical program specialist. They will perform analyses to determine the right fit for fleet electrification and assist in the development of tools and resources. Wagner has been researching energy and sustainable policy since 2019, having worked with multiple environmental advocacy non-profits. 

Will Marshall joined the EC as a program associate of freight electrification. He will support efforts to advance the electrification of the goods movement industry and other critical EV policies and programs. Prior to the EC, Marshall was the senior legislative assistant at Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid, a bipartisan lobbying firm, supporting a portfolio of clients in the energy sector. In this role, he assisted in the development and advocacy of his clients’ federal policy and regulatory priorities 

“These staff additions and promotions are coming at the perfect time,” said Ben Prochazka, executive director of the EC. “With new federal funding available and consumer interest at an all-time high, the time is ripe for transportation electrification. The EC has more work to do than ever, and thanks to our growing team of talented employees, we are ready to meet the EV moment.”  

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About the Electrification Coalition: The Electrification Coalition is a non-partisan, not-for-profit group committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) on a mass scale in order to combat the economic, public health, and national security dangers caused by America’s dependence on oil. The EC works with a variety of stakeholders that represent the entire electrified transportation value chain, positioning the organization as a dedicated rallying point for an array of electrification allies. For more information, visit electrificationcoalition.org. 

Amy Malaki

Amy Malaki is the Director of Partnerships and Policy at SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas, pioneering global leaders in sustainable aviation fuel production and supply. Prior to SkyNRG, Amy was the Associate Director for the transportation portfolio at the ClimateWorks Foundation where she developed philanthropic investment strategies to advance a sustainable, equitable and low-carbon mobility system. She also pioneered the organization’s international aviation decarbonization strategy. Prior to that she focused on Asia business development at Better Place, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle network startup. She has a B.A. in Chinese and China studies from the University of Washington and an M.A. in international policy studies (energy and environment) from Stanford University.