Jonathan Granit Foley
About Jonathan Granit Foley
Jonathan Granit Foley is a Development Manager at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, with a background in land acquisition and project management at Better Place Forests. He holds degrees in Geosciences from Lafayette College and the University of Canterbury.
Work at Leeward Renewable Energy
Jonathan Granit Foley serves as Development Manager at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is conducted remotely. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing development projects and managing various aspects of renewable energy initiatives.
Experience at Better Place Forests
Jonathan Foley has extensive experience at Better Place Forests, where he held multiple roles from 2019 to 2023. He began as a Forest Steward for four months, then transitioned to Contractor for five months. He served as Land Acquisition and Entitlements for one year, followed by a year as Project Manager for Acquisitions. Most recently, he was the Senior Acquisitions Manager for two years, focusing on land acquisition strategies and project development.
Previous Roles in Ecoliteracy and Environmental Projects
Before his tenure at Better Place Forests, Jonathan worked at the Center for Ecoliteracy as Network Coordinator for California Thursdays from 2016 to 2018. He also contributed to Teens Turning Green as Project Coordinator from 2011 to 2014. These roles involved coordinating projects aimed at promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Foley studied Geosciences at Lafayette College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at the University of Canterbury, focusing on Geosciences. His academic background supports his expertise in environmental management and project development within the renewable energy sector.