TEAM

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Trisha works with building owners and developers to maximize energy efficiency and utility incentives in commercial and multifamily (MF) buildings. With more than 20 years of experience in utility energy programs, energy auditing, high-performance building design, and project management, she helps guide projects toward practical, cost-effective energy solutions.

Trisha conducts energy consulting for new construction projects and existing building energy audits for multifamily properties, identifying opportunities to improve building performance, reduce energy use, and leverage available utility incentives. She is a certified Energy Management Professional (EMP) and brings technical expertise, strategic insight, and deep relationships with local and community-based organizations to support successful project outcomes.

Trisha holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, studied architecture at Portland State University, and earned a Master’s degree in Energy Law from Lewis & Clark College, giving her a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping energy policy, electrification, and building performance.

Passionate about the evolving energy economy, Trisha is committed to helping clients navigate energy transitions while mentoring young women entering the field, fostering equity and opportunity within the energy industry.

Sara holds a Master of Architecture in Sustainable Systems and Design from the University of Washington, along with certificates in Design Computing and Lighting. With experience in building performance analysis, she has contributed to projects involving daylighting, energy modeling, life cycle assessment, and climate studies. She is also experienced in IES energy modeling software, utility allowance studies for existing buildings, and is well-aligned to support projects pursuing LEED certification, Enterprise Green Communities, and compliance with Oregon Building Performance Standards.

Her background in architecture provides a strong foundation in both design thinking and technical analysis, enabling her to bridge the gap between creative vision and performance-driven outcomes. In 2024, Sara received the Ed Allen Award from the Building Technology Educators’ Society for excellence in building technology—an honor that reflects her dedication to advancing sustainable, human-centered design.

At Amarna, she looks forward to collaborating with clients and colleagues to develop solutions that prioritize health, comfort and environmental responsibility. 

Sonia is an existing buildings energy expert at Amarna, specializing in affordable multifamily preservation and energy efficiency. With a strong history in asset management at Hacienda CDC, she brings deep expertise in maintaining and improving affordable housing for diverse communities.

Currently, Sonia leads energy-focused projects that enhance the performance and sustainability of existing buildings. Her experience managing capital improvements, compliance with complex lending and tax credit regulations, and navigating evolving federal and state funding programs uniquely position her to drive successful preservation initiatives.

Sonia is skilled in utility bill analysis, helping identify energy savings and cost reduction opportunities for multifamily properties. She excels at building collaborative partnerships and communicating effectively with tenants, asset managers, property maintenance teams and leasing staff, while providing technical services such as independent property inspections. Passionate about innovative solutions, Sonia works to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure long-term affordability for those burdened by energy costs .

Ava is Amarna’s Customer Experience Manager and holds a psychology degree from Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon. Her background in behavioral science and communication helps her support the firm’s consulting team in delivering clear, consistent, and positive experiences for clients.

In her role, Ava works closely with internal staff to strengthen communication and coordination across projects. She develops guidelines, templates, and onboarding materials that help consultants explain energy efficiency concepts—such as building performance, system upgrades, and long-term cost savings—in clear, accessible language.

Ava also focuses on improving internal workflows and team collaboration. By reviewing customer feedback and identifying patterns in project communication, she helps refine processes and remove common friction points. This allows Amarna’s outreach managers, energy analysts, and project managers to focus on delivering technical expertise while maintaining a smooth, well-organized customer journey.

Through training, coordination, and process improvement, Ava helps create an environment where staff feel supported and equipped to provide thoughtful, high-quality service while advancing Amarna’s mission of improving building performance and reducing energy use.

Following her time at Amarna, Tionni joined CleaResult as a full-time Outreach Manager for the New Buildings Program. In this role, she leads efforts to engage building owners, developers, and local organizations, connecting them with energy efficiency resources and incentive programs. Her work emphasizes workforce development by mentoring team members, building capacity, and fostering equitable access to clean energy opportunities.

With experience spanning program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and staff development, Tionni helps cultivate the next generation of energy professionals while advancing sustainable building practices across commercial and multifamily projects.

Tionni graduated from high school with ambition and a desire to make a difference in the world. She soon discovered that getting there is more than what she had been prepared for. Working odd jobs while trying to find direction was overwhelming. She knew that attending college was not the best investment of her time, so she signed up to participate in the Portland Youth Builders Program. This BIPOC community program with Habitat for Humanity provided Tionni with 6 months of residential construction experience. It was here that she recognized her passion for construction and affordable housing. As a mother her dream is to own a home herself one day. Tionni recognizes that her strength is working with people and believes she is most impactful when describing complicated processes in a way the customer can understand. 

Tatyana began her career through Amarna’s workforce development initiative and now serves as an Outreach Manager with Resource Innovations. 

In her current role, she supports commercial building owners and developers on their energy efficiency journeys, engaging communities and stakeholders while strengthening her communication and marketing skills.

Tatyana is committed to leveraging her marketing expertise to highlight climate impacts on vulnerable communities, craft compelling narratives, and inspire meaningful action toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment.

Tatyana was introduced to the clean energy industry as a first generation bilingual marketing student at Portland State University. She has dedicated her time to supporting a local community-based organization during her internship, focusing on strategic energy management within affordable housing. Her work involved devising behavior-based approaches to help low-income individuals reduce their utility bills, embodying a commitment to energy justice. In her role, Tatyana has not only honed her understanding of energy efficiency but also faced challenges that have strengthened her communication and marketing skills. As she approaches the completion of her degree at Portland State University. She envisions leveraging her marketing skills to effectively convey the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities and inspire action. Tatyana's mission is to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply, fostering awareness and mobilizing individuals to take meaningful steps toward reducing green house gas emissions in the built environment.