2019 was a big year for Forth! 

We doubled our staff within six months. 

The growth of Forth hasn't stopped, we're starting 2020 off with the addition of four new staff members. We'd like to introduce the newest members of the Forth team. Visit our website for the full staff list.

Name: Christal Beauclaire Reyes
Title: Program Associate
Favorite Book: How The Dead Dream by Lydia Millet
How you get around: Primarily public transit
What are you excited to work on with Forth: Consumer engagement and any other opportunities that come my way
Fun fact: I help run a gaming convention during the summer in Arizona that has over 10,000 attendees!
Bio: Christal assists Forth’s consumer engagement team and staffs the Forth Electric Showcase. She has experience in new mobility, equity, and sustainability. She holds a Master's of Science and Technology Policy from ASU and a B.A. in English Literature from Concordia University in Montreal, QC.

Name: Lindsay Schuelke
Title: Program Associate
Favorite Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
How you get around: Walking, public transit, and a gold 2000 Audi Quattro
What are you excited to work on with Forth: I'm very inspired to build relationships with people who are directly impacted by our mission. I also look forward to learning a lot about cutting edge transportation topics!
Fun fact: My first backpacking experience was a 300-mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail, pretty much on a whim.
Bio: Lindsay works in the Program Department on pilot programs. One of the programs she supports is the equity financing pilot, which brings fair financial options, education, and outreach to TNC drivers in Portland, Oregon. Lindsay holds an AAS in Radiography from Lakeshore Technical College. Her background in social and environmental nonprofits informs her methods to build a more just and sustainable future using EV technology.

Name: Rhett Lawrence
Title: Policy Manager
Favorite Book: The Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker
How you get around: Mostly in my car, unfortunately
What are you excited to work on with Forth: Making electric transportation the default mode
Fun fact: I can solve a Rubik's Cube in 3 minutes!
Bio: Rhett joined Forth in January 2020 as Policy Manager and will be coordinating Forth's policy work in the Pacific Northwest. Rhett has 20 years of experience working collaboratively on energy and environmental programs in Oregon. He has a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law and a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Emory University.

Name: Sabrina Cerquera
Title: Program Associate
Favorite Book: Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger
How you get around: Bus and walking, with the occasional bike ride
What are you excited to work on with Forth: I am excited to see how the implementation and promotion of EV evolves based on community and city, with an emphasis on equity in transportation.
Fun fact: I am passionate about using virtual reality as a storytelling platform along with the intersection of art and technology.
Bio: Sabrina supports the pilot programs team and promotes transportation electrification efforts in cities nationwide. She has previous experience in the nonprofit space and federal agency on water policy and programming with an equity focus. Sabrina will be earning her B.A. in Political Science from Lewis & Clark College in Spring 2020.