Jenna Tipaldi
About Jenna Tipaldi
Jenna Tipaldi is a Manager in the Sustainable Solutions Practice at Mantis Innovation, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in climate policy and energy management, having previously served as a Climate Advisor at the Natural Resources Defense Council and as an Energy Specialist for Orange County Government.
Current Role at Mantis Innovation
Jenna Tipaldi serves as the Manager of the Sustainable Solutions Practice at Mantis Innovation. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing building decarbonization strategies for commercial clients. Since joining the company in 2022, she has contributed to advancing sustainable practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at NRDC
Prior to her current position, Jenna worked as a Climate Advisor at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) from 2019 to 2022. During her three years in this role, based in Columbus, Ohio, she was involved in various climate-related initiatives and strategies aimed at promoting sustainability.
Background in Energy and Sustainability
Jenna's career began as an Energy Specialist with the Orange County Government in 2012, where she worked for six months in Orlando, Florida. She then spent seven years at The Cadmus Group, from 2012 to 2019, in Washington, D.C., where she gained extensive experience in energy and sustainability practices.
Education in Environmental Studies
Jenna earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Central Florida. Her studies spanned from 2008 to 2012, providing her with a solid foundation in environmental science and sustainability principles.
Community Initiatives and Achievements
Jenna has played a significant role in local sustainability initiatives in Columbus. She successfully led a ballot initiative to establish a Community Choice Aggregation program focused on 100% local renewable energy. Additionally, she was instrumental in passing two local government ordinances: Energy Benchmarking and EV Ready Parking. She also co-drafted and implemented Columbus' first Climate Action Plan aimed at achieving carbon neutrality.