Michael is CEO of Catalyst Mobility and Executive Director at Forth as the two organizations are combining, while also serving as President of Forth’s interim board during the transition. A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience across energy, environment, and automotive, he previously served as a senior leader at the U.S. Department of Energy guiding national research, development, and demonstration strategies across all aspects of transportation. Earlier, Michael held executive roles at Chrysler combining strategic vision and operational leadership. He holds graduate degrees from MIT’s Technology & Policy Program and Sloan School of Management.
Jeff is Senior Advisor at Forth and Board Treasurer. He has served as Executive Director of Forth from 2011 through September 2026. He is a highly regarded expert on transportation electrification with a passion for bringing diverse stakeholders together, finding creative solutions to vexing challenges, and building strong teams. Jeff previously served as Executive Director and organizational development consultant for multiple nonprofit conservation organizations. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan.
Cat Plein serves as Senior Director, Programs and Policy at Forth, where they oversee the organization’s programmatic strategy and policy efforts to advance equitable electric transportation. With over 15 years of experience growing teams in both nonprofit and corporate settings, Cat brings a collaborative, impact-driven approach to building programs that serve communities and influence transportation policy. Cat holds a B.A. in History and English Language & Literature from the University of South Carolina.
Gina manages Forth's operations, leads our financial and human resource programs, and drives Forth's diversity, equity and inclusion work. Prior to Forth, Gina provided program support to rural communities in South Texas and has held roles in both the public and private sector. Gina holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Akhila is an Associate Programs Director at Forth, where she works on expanding equitable access to electric transportation. She leads the Oregon and Washington Clean Fuels Backstop Aggregator portfolios, connecting regional efforts across Forth's electric mobility programs and supporting transportation electrification for utilities, cities and communities. Akhila brings over 12 years of experience in sustainable transportation and development across nonprofits, public agencies, and private consultancies. She holds an M.P.A. in Energy Policy from Columbia University.
Ashley leads Forth's Outreach & Events team, whose work is focused on bringing together stakeholders from across the electric vehicle ecosystem. Ashley oversees the annual Roadmap Conference, public outreach events and organizational event strategy. She has over 10 years experience convening people and building relationships through events and programs. Ashley holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University and a B.S. from the University of Puget Sound.
Erin leads the Access to Cars programs team with the mission to reduce barriers and provide equitable access to electric vehicles. She has a background in customer relations and sales account management, and brings start-up and international non-profit experience. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Oregon State University.
Rachel Pippin serves as Forth's Senior Finance Manager. She is responsible for Forth's day-to-day accounting and finances. Rachel has a background in non-profit accounting and holds a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. Rachel holds a B.S. in Biological Anthropology from the University of New Mexico.
Taylor serves as Forth's Senior Manager of Development. She leads the development team with a focus on fundraising, strategic partnerships and operations. Taylor previously served in development roles at organizations that serve justice-impacted women in NYC and underserved youth in LA. She holds a B.A. in Urban and Environmental Studies from Manhattan College.
Aleda serves as Forth’s Senior Operations Associate on the Finance and Operations team. She manages Forth’s contracts and contributes to other operational projects. Aleda brings a background in operations and project management with a focus in nonprofits. She holds a B.A. in International Studies and French from University of Oregon.
Anna Guida serves as a Program Manager on Forth's Access to Charging team. Her current work centers on addressing barriers and providing solutions for EV charging at multifamily housing developments. She has a background in public health, specifically mental health workforce development and suicide prevention, as well as equitable air quality improvement initiatives. She holds a B.S. in Social Sciences and a Masters of Public Administration from Boise State University.
Anne serves as a Development Manager, helping develop and execute proposals, and cultivating revenue sources to support Forth’s work. Her responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships across the electric transportation landscape and staying up to date with Federal, State, public and private funding opportunities. Anne holds a B.A. in History from Lewis & Clark College.
Avery Morris is a Program Specialist on Forth’s Access to Emerging Modes team and leads the micromobility portfolio of work. Avery began her career in social services and is passionate about the role of urban systems in catalyzing progressive change. Prior to Forth, she managed public-private partnership programs working closely with businesses, nonprofits, and city government to improve Portland's Central Eastside. A cyclist, dancer, designer, and lover of the outdoors, Avery holds a BA in International Studies from American University in Washington, D.C.
Courtney serves as a Program Manager at Forth, working on the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) and Loans to Access Clean EVs (LACE) programs. With a strong background in EV infrastructure development, Courtney previously conducted research for a public utility, evaluating the feasibility of potential EV charging locations on city-owned properties in the Los Angeles area. She later transitioned to the private sector, where she oversaw a portfolio of local, state and federal grants aimed at expanding EV charging infrastructure nationwide. Courtney holds a B.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
David serves as a Senior Program Specialist for the Agricultural Electrification Program in the emerging modes team. He brings experience from non-profit start-ups, hazardous waste and recycling management, farmers markets, used building materials, deconstruction services and community-based sustainable living practices. David holds a B.A. in Economics from Boston College.
Jack serves as Development Manager at Forth, where he primarily works with the Access to Charging team. Jack previously worked in development, policy and organizing roles in the nonprofit, political and higher education sectors. He has a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University and a Masters in Government from Harvard University.
Jennifer serves as a Program Manager on Forth’s Access to Electric Cars team, focusing on community carsharing programs that bring shared electric vehicles and charging to cities across the US. Prior to Forth, she worked with the City of Cincinnati to engage residents with solar and electric vehicle programming. Jennifer holds a B.S. in Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability from The Ohio State University.
Joanna serves as Forth's Development Manager. She participates in grant and proposal writing, along with fundraising prospecting and process development. Joanna previously served as a Grants Implementation and Compliance Manager for various nonprofit organizations and has a comprehensive background in equity-based work. Joanna holds an M.P.A. from the University of Houston and a B.A. from the University of Texas.
Quincie serves as a Program Manager on the Access to Charging Team. They develop strategies to overcome obstacles to accessible EV charging nationwide. Quincie has a background in collaborating with the public, private and non-profit sector to drive social equity initiatives through their work at the Unity360 Institute and SOUL Sisters Leadership Collective. They also hold degrees in Global Peacekeeping Studies and Political Science from the University of Central Florida.
Rachel Haverkamp serves as Forth's Partnership & Membership Manager. Rachel leads Forth's membership program, providing support and engagement to a diverse network of more than one hundred industry partners. She also supports Roadmap Conference sponsors. Rachel brings more than a decade of nonprofit management and fundraising experience to her role. She holds an M.M. and a B.M. from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Stu serves as a Program Manager at Forth. He supports Forth's legislative efforts and provides cross-team technical assistance. Stu has worked across government, private, and non-profit sectors. He brings a focus on climate action planning, public charging, solar energy, and clean fuels programs. Stuart holds an M.S. in International Resource Management from the University of Montana and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Montana Tech.
Shelley serves as Forth's People & Operations Manager. With a background in staffing and recruiting, she has spent her career connecting talented individuals to meaningful work. She is passionate about creating environments where employees feel seen, supported, and inspired to contribute. Shelley holds a B.A. in English Literature from Portland State University.
Simbiat serves as Forth's Events Manager. She manages the webinar program and workshops. Simbiat also assists with the Roadmap Conference. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications with a focus in Public Relations from Washington State University.
Stuart serves as Forth’s Events Manager, supporting the strategy and execution of the annual Roadmap Conference, industry webinars, and EV outreach events. He brings a background in program coordination across nonprofit and higher education institutions, including the Livable Streets Alliance (Boston), the Rhode Island School of Design, and Illinois Wesleyan University, where he supported mission-driven initiatives and community engagement.
Rika serves as Forth's Communications Manager. She has 10+ years of experience in non-profit communications and successfully modernized a corporate magazine. Rika holds a Master's of European Studies from the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Odra), Germany, and a Bachelor’s from the University of Bremen, Germany.
Varun serves as a Program Manager at Forth, where he collaborates with funders, community members, and subject matter experts to co-design equitable electric transportation programs. His work has included planning shared e-bikes at affordable housing, supporting fleet transitions for community organizations, developing rural EV charging plans, and creating multifamily and workplace charging programs. Varun holds an M.S. in Transportation Systems & Design from ArtCenter College of Design and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, India.
Whit is a Senior Specialist on Forth's Implementation team. He has a background in energy science, studying electric vehicles, utilities, power generation, and the grid while earning his BS in Energy Science at Western Washington University. While at Forth, Whit has worked on many programs, including Forth's E-Farms program, utility technical assistance and ride-and-drive focused efforts, and EV charging at multi-family properties, workplaces, along corridors, and in the right-of-way. In his spare time, Whit loves listening to audiobooks and podcasts, especially those about urban design and housing.
