Kisha James
About Kisha James
Kisha James is a Director at the American Clean Power Association, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in psychology and extensive experience in business development and industry education.
Current Role at American Clean Power Association
Kisha James serves as the Director at the American Clean Power Association (ACP) since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various initiatives aimed at promoting clean energy solutions. Additionally, she has held the position of Deputy Director for Industry Education & Training at ACP since 2018. Her work focuses on developing educational programs and training resources to support industry professionals in the clean power sector. Both positions are based in Washington, D.C., where she contributes to the association's mission of advancing clean energy policies and practices.
Previous Experience at American Wind Energy Association
Before her current roles, Kisha James worked at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). She served as the Business Development Manager from 2013 to 2014, where she was involved in strategic initiatives to enhance business opportunities within the wind energy sector. Prior to this, she worked as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Conference, Membership & Business Development from 2009 to 2013. In this capacity, she supported high-level operations and assisted in organizing key events and membership activities.
Educational Background at Howard University
Kisha James earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Howard University, where she studied from 1994 to 1999. This academic background provided her with a foundational understanding of human behavior, which can be beneficial in her professional roles, particularly in areas involving stakeholder engagement and education.
Early Career Experience
Kisha James began her career in various administrative and educational roles. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at the North American Meat Institute from 2000 to 2002. Following this, she served as the Consumer Education Coordinator at the LIFE Foundation from 2002 to 2004, where she focused on consumer education initiatives. These early experiences contributed to her professional development and understanding of organizational dynamics.