Marissa Lerner
About Marissa Lerner
Marissa Lerner is an Energy Efficiency Associate at Energy Solutions in Oakland, California, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in environmental research and advocacy, with previous roles at various organizations focused on sustainability and community engagement.
Work at Energy Solutions
Marissa Lerner has been employed at Energy Solutions as an Energy Efficiency Associate since 2019. In this role, she focuses on energy efficiency initiatives and supports California building code advocacy efforts. Her work involves conducting research to model greenhouse gas emission impacts on federal and national scales. She has contributed to the development of proposals aimed at improving the modeling of dynamic incremental measure costs.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Marissa Lerner held several roles that contributed to her expertise in environmental and energy efficiency fields. She worked as an Environmental Intern at Linnean Solutions for four months in 2016. In 2017, she served as an Urban Farmer and Food Network Researcher at Urban Harvest STL for two months. Additionally, she was a Civic Scholar at the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement from 2017 to 2019, where she engaged in community-focused initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Marissa Lerner studied at Washington University in St. Louis from 2015 to 2019, where she gained foundational knowledge in environmental science and energy efficiency. Her academic background supports her current work in energy efficiency and environmental research. She has authored Title 24, Part 6 2022 Nonresidential Lighting measures, emphasizing the importance of indoor environments.
Research and Outreach
In her role, Marissa Lerner conducts research to model greenhouse gas emission impacts and develops relationships with environmental and social justice organizations. She conducts outreach interviews to gather insights and foster collaboration with these groups, enhancing the effectiveness of energy efficiency initiatives and advocacy efforts.
Internship Experience
Marissa Lerner gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2014, she worked as a Marine Research Intern at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for two months. This early experience in marine research contributed to her understanding of environmental issues and shaped her career path in energy efficiency and sustainability.