Alicia Scott
Senior Leader
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A dynamic leader with over 10 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit, clean energy advocacy, and philanthropic space. Proven reputation in strategic planning, policy development, coalition building, and program management. Adept at driving transformational change through stakeholder engagement, innovative collaboration strategies, and equitable systems implementation.
Education
Master of Arts - Diplomacy
06.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
06.2011 - 06.2011
Skills
Policy Development
Legislative Advocacy
Grant Writing
Data Analysis
Coalition and Partnership Building
Program development and Management
Stakeholder engagement
Policy Design and Analysis
Participatory Research design
Editorial Writing
Project Management
Curriculum development
Strategic Planning
Commnications Campaign Development
Work History
Georgia State Director
U.S. Energy Foundation
San Francisco, CA
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Directed and led a statewide team of government
affairs professionals, communications specialists, and
policy analysts to increase energy regulatory
advocacy across the state - Provided strategic leadership in policy development,
stakeholder engagement, and legislative advocacy
which turned Georgia into a leader in renewable
energy manufacturing - Directed the annual strategic planning process for
US Energy Foundation's Georgia policy initiatives,
partnering with NGOs to craft targeted legislative
campaigns plans to accelerate Georgia's transition
to renewable energy - Organized, mobilized and provided trusted policy
expertise and strategic guidance to the largest
coalition of NGOs in Georgia working on clean
energy, successfully breaking the record for the
number of state-level renewable energy bills filed in
the Georgia legislature
Just Energy Programs Manager
Partnership for Southern Equity
Atlanta, GA
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Directed programs and operations for the Just
Energy portfolio, spanning multidisciplinary sectors
such as equitable energy utility distribution, clean
energy advocacy, environmental justice, and
climate change initiatives. - Represented the organization in state and federal regulatory and legislative engagements, advocating for renewable energy policies across the southeastern region
- Led the expansion and mobilization of the Just
Energy Circle, growing and strengthening a coalition
of over 50 member organizations to advance shared
climate and clean energy objectives across the U.S.
Southeast.
Executive Director
Launchpad2X Inc
Atlanta, GA
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Delivered high-impact coaching to C-level women
founders, equipping them with the strategies and
confidence to secure venture capital and seed
funding, resulting in successful funding rounds and
business growth. - Managed all staff and organization operations
driving key performance milestones and scaling
impact for women-led revenue state start-ups. - Developed and implemented robust ESG goals,
seamlessly integrating sustainability into the
accelerator's strategic framework, enhancing
stakeholder engagement, and increasing funding
opportunities that resulted in over $1.5 billion
economic impact to the Atlanta metropolitan
region.
Senior Partner
Introspect Consulting Group
Savannah, GA
08.2014 - 09.2020
- Advised C-Suite executives at leading non-profits on
the development and launch of U.S. Treasury certified
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and economic mobility programs, driving wealth-building initiatives for underserved populations. - Provided expert consulting to non-profit leaders on
strategic planning, innovative program design, and
operational excellence to achieve organizational
goals. - Collaborated with local elected officials in
Savannah, GA, to spearhead the successful
passage of the Small Business Opportunity
Ordinance in 2017, promoting equitable economic
growth.
Board Work
External Advisory Board, Georgia Institute of Technology Sustainable Communities Research and Education Center, 2024-Present
Steering Committee, Southeast Environmental Justice Summit, 2023-Present
References
Chandra Farley
Chief Sustainability Officer
City of Atlanta Mayor's Office
chandra@re-solve.org
404-538-6236
Dr. Mildred McClain
Executive Director
Harambee House Citizens for Environmental Justice
cfej.harambee@gmail.com
912-341-9321
Dr Estella Edwards-Shabazz
Mayor Pro Tem
City of Savannah
eshreet@aol.com
912-213-6444
Timeline
Georgia State Director - U.S. Energy Foundation
04.2022 - 01.2025
Just Energy Programs Manager - Partnership for Southern Equity
09.2020 - 04.2022
Executive Director - Launchpad2X Inc
03.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Partner - Introspect Consulting Group
08.2014 - 09.2020
Norwich University - Master of Arts, Diplomacy
06.2013 - 06.2013
University of Maryland - Bachelor of Science, Political Science
06.2011 - 06.2011