JUNE 2026

FEATURE

Earlier this month, Team Pennsylvania's Board of Directors gathered for our annual meeting, followed by a luncheon at the Governor's Residence with board members, partners, supporters, and friends of the organization.

We are grateful to Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro for their hospitality as we welcomed new board members, recognized outgoing directors for their service, and reflected on another year of progress.

Joining our board are:

⭐ Tony Badolato, U.S. Country Lead and Managing Director Clean Air - Americas, Johnson Matthey
⭐ Jim Dever, Market President - Greater Philadelphia, Bank of America
⭐ Dan Eggers, Senior Executive Vice President, Finance and Data Economy, Constellation
⭐ Mike Innocenzo, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Exelon, and President and CEO, PECO
⭐ Emily Mendell Emily Mendell, Executive Director, PEWIN - Private Equity Women Investor Network
⭐ Jessica Shirley, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
⭐ Jim Snell, Business Manager, Steamfitters Local 420

We are also proud to announce that Ronn Cort, President of Dunmore, will step into the role of Vice Chair of the board, bringing his continued leadership to the organization.

MEET OUR FELLOWS

We are excited to welcome our summer fellows to the team! This summer, they will have the opportunity to dive into meaningful work, build lasting connections, and make a real impact across Pennsylvania. 

Tisa Larasati

Tisa is pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University, where she focuses on economic development and technology policy. . . READ ON

Kehinde Kolapo

Kehinde is a doctoral student at Penn State University pursuing a dual-title Ph.D. in Entomology and Microbiome Sciences, where his research explores the intersection of agriculture, biology, and innovation. . . READ ON

Emmanuel Kraft

Emmanuel recently earned his Master of Public Policy from Penn State University, where he focused on social policy and exploring solutions to complex public challenges. . . READ ON

IN OTHER NEWS

Nuclear Energy Roadmap Webinar &  Caucus Briefing

Team Pennsylvania President and CEO Abby Smith, joined by SVP Rachel Phillips, briefed the bipartisan, bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus on the Nuclear Energy Roadmap. The momentum continued at our Nuclear Roadmap Webinar, where panelists explored how Pennsylvania can carry it forward. . . READ ON

Watch the webinar replay →

Dickinson College Farm’s New Methane Digester

Our Agriculture Director, Kelly Kundratic, and 2026 Summer Fellow Emmanuel Kraft toured Dickinson College Farm’s methane digester in Carlisle this month. The system turns dairy manure and local food waste into biogas, powering the farm and around 20 to 30 nearby homes while diverting food waste from landfills and producing fertilizer and bedding. Dickinson’s experience offers useful lessons in how integrated renewable energy systems can be designed around farm operations to tackle pressing environmental challenges, like managing waste and producing renewable energy, all in the same proces. . . READ ON

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