Kimmy Mazza is a project manager at NREL. She is currently the project manager for the Bioenergy Technologies Office CO₂ Reduction and Upgrading for e-Fuels (CO₂RUe) Consortium, which includes 10 projects from five national laboratories. The mission of CO₂RUe is to develop technologies to upgrade carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals to displace greenhouse gas emissions as well as land and water use while accelerating the decarbonization of our economy. Kimmy began her career in the global development sector supporting community-led projects focused on health, economic development, education, and environmental conservation. Her experience with community development allows her to manage projects with a community-centered lens, while her background in engineering lends itself to understanding and managing the technical aspects of projects.

Education

B.S., Chemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines

Professional Experience

Project Manager II, NREL, 2023–present

Executive Director, The Chijnaya Foundation, 2022–2023

General Operations Manager, The Chijnaya Foundation, 2019–2022

Program Coordinator, The Chijnaya Foundation, 2018–2019

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Specialist, Peace Corps, 2016–2018