- Cross-Functional Programs
- Economic Development
- Climate & Community Investment
- Clean Energy
📍 Based in Philadelphia & New Orleans
Currently exploring the following opportunities 👇🏾
Roles: Program Leadership | Community Investment | Originations | Market Development
Sectors: CDFIs | Green Banks | Clean Energy | Community Economic Development
Location: Remote/Hybrid in Philadelphia, D.C., Baltimore, or New York City
💪🏾 About Me
My career’s North Star has been to create the conditions for environmental, economic, and social flourishing for all. As a Louisiana native, I’ve seen firsthand the negative impacts of environmental degradation and economic disparities. My work is rooted in a deep tradition of joy and community; imagining and acting towards sustainable futures for all.
After being a college football student athlete, I moved to Portland, OR for a fellowship program that gave me the fundamentals of social impact leadership. I then returned home to New Orleans to work at Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation where I founded and led accelerator programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses , a loan fund portfolio, and co-working business profit & loss responsibility. 🚀
In 2021, I enrolled at MIT 🦫 to pursue dual Master in City Planning and MBA to sharpen my tools around finance, data analysis, and public policy. After graduating, I joined Rewiring America to where I lead national-scale electrification programs supporting households around the country in retrofit projects.
🎯 High Level Results
$3M+ | Client Revenue Generated |
$1M | Loan Fund Portfolio |
130+ | Entrepreneurs Supported |
$2M+ | Household Retrofit Projects |
📋 Experience
Community Implementation Manager @ Rewiring America
Aug 2024 - Feb 2026
- Led cross-functional teams to deploy national-scale clean energy projects; 130+ projects, $2M in project value
- Pivoted programming from GGRF-funding to navigate funding & policy headwinds caused by OBBBA
- Forged community partnerships with utilities, state energy offices, EJ organizations, weatherization programs, contractors and CBOs to shape program design and drive adoption
Graduate Researcher @ MIT CoLab
Sept 2021 - May 2024
- Co-authored white paper on alternative ownership models for policy leaders; contributed to white papers on innovation ecosystems rooted in increased battery manufacturing
Director of Capital & Community Advocacy @ Propeller
2016 - 2021
- Founded and led business accelerator supporting 30+ entrepreneurs and small businesses in launching and scaling their ventures.
- Led debt fund portfolio management and capital deployment.
- Supported 130+ businesses in accessing $4M+ in pandemic relief funding
Fellow @ The Contingent
2015 - 2016
- Coordinated operations, programming, and purchasing for bed & breakfast social enterprise
👔 Skills & Certifications
🚆 Programs & Business Operations (click me!)
💰 Finance & Capital (click me!)
🧠 Technical & Policy (click me!)
🫱🏾🫲🏼 Community & Stakeholder Engagement (click me!)
✅ My Approach
Just as important as my background and experience, are the mental models that shape how I show up as a leader, colleague, and teammate. Click here to read more about my approach:
✅ My Operating Principles📬 Contact
Reach me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyjallenjr/ or send an 📧 at traceallen [at] alum [dot] mit [dot] edu
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