
The Energy and Cleantech Association (ECA) is the gateway to the world of energy, mobility and cleantech for students at UCLA Anderson. Our mission is to make UCLA Anderson the leading institution for education, innovation and career development in the fast-growing climate tech space. The ECA fosters students’ career opportunities through company treks and information sessions, career fairs, community engagement and alumni connections. Additionally, the ECA hosts a series of guest speakers and stages the annual Energy Innovation Conference.

2020 Energy Innovation Conference
This student-run event will host over 200 participants, including students, academics and industry professionals.
ECA Officers

Gavin McPherson
President

Nayef Bataineh
EVP of Culture

Sam Woo
EVP of External Affairs

Naomi Frankel
VP of Admissions

Roisin Hannon
VP of Education

Gabby Merino
VP of Partnerships

Kavya Madhavan
Co-VP of Career Development

Robert Gardiner
Co-VP of Career Development

Nathan Hillis
VP of Conferences

Jose Diego
VP of Sustainable Mobility

Bobby Sleeth
VP of Cleantech

Sidhardh Elango
VP of Renewables

Natalia Rodriguez Muxica
VP of ESG

Cameron Eibl
VP of FEMBA/EMBA Relations

Protiti Datta
VP of EDI

Alina Fitsai
VP of Communications

Mauricio Martignon
VP of Finance