2026 Speakers

The Freeman Environmental Youth Council is a district-wide leadership group that brings students together from Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) high schools to collaborate around critical environmental issues that affect young people today and in the future. The Youth Council aims to support existing green clubs and district initiatives, as well as to organize its own annual service projects and educational events. Students gain leadership, communication, and environmental advocacy skills as they carry out this important work.

Steve came to Corrigan in 2019 as his last stop in a successful moving career spanning more than 35 years. He learned about the moving and storage industry from the ground up, working as a truck driver and crew member for local and long-distance operations. Whether customers are moving on their own, through their employer, locally, nationally, or internationally, Steve helps provide individuals and families with a quality moving experience.

As Partnerships Manager, Katherine stewards relationships with Climate Interactive's strategic partners and community of trained En‑ROADS Climate Ambassadors operating worldwide. Prior to her role here, she consulted corporate sustainability matters and was highly involved with climate risk assessments and reporting. Katherine teaches corporate sustainability at UCLA Extension and climate reporting at Terra.do.

Jan has been active in the Washtenaw 2030 District since its launch in 2018. She has been practicing architecture for over 40 years. As a Senior Principal at A3C – Collaborative Architecture, she focused on sustainability not only in her practice, but also through Architecture + 2030, a collaboration she founded that provides continuing education sessions for architects in SE Michigan.

Lilliane is the Business Services Program Manager for TheRide and director of its getDowntown program. In her roles, Lilliane serves as a liaison between local employers and TheRide’s services. She has worked in transportation and infrastructure since 2017, and her enthusiasm for car-free mobility options motivated her to earn a certificate in Sustainable Transportation: Planning and Livable Communities through the University of Washington and to pass the Transportation Demand Management – Certified Professional (TDM-CP) examination.

Lissa has worked with the Washtenaw 2030 District for two years, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the commercial building sector. Her prior experience includes over 35 years in architecture with a focus on sustainable design. In her spare time, she is an artist and a native plant enthusiast, working on reforestation projects. 

Bob is a licensed architect and certified energy auditor with over 45 years of experience. He currently provides Commercial Energy Audit Services to utility, commercial, governmental, and nonprofit clients throughout the state of Michigan.

Caleb is a mechanical engineer who designs heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing systems for commercial buildings. Three years ago, he started his own design firm, Inclination Engineering, to focus on energy efficiency and electrification. He has been actively involved with local houses of worship, producing decarbonization plans, designing equipment replacements, and identifying energy efficiency improvements.

Michael helped launch the DTE Small and Medium Business (SMB) Program in February 2020. He began as an Energy Advisor and program lead working with commercial DTE gas and electric customers. In 2021, he began managing the team of field advisors and was then promoted to Outreach Manager in 2022. Today, he works directly with DTE SMB Participating Contractors in all areas surrounding the SMB Program.