Amory Fischer
Utility Programs Specialist, Community Housing Partners
Amory works to improve the safety and energy efficiency of low-income homes across Virginia through weatherization. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning from Virginia Tech. Prior to his nonprofit work, he spent several years in the solar industry, where he managed over three megawatts of commercial-scale solar installations. This included a project on his high school, which came about after a campaign he led to install solar while still a student there. When not working, he enjoys hiking, biking, tabletop games, environmental volunteering, and visiting his family in Wisconsin to make homemade maple syrup.
Jordan burns
Virginia Management Fellow, State Corporation Commission
Jordan Burns first moved to RVA in January of 2018, when he accepted a position with the newly founded Virginia Management Fellows Program. Under his status as a fellow, he currently works at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) in a Project Analyst role. With this experience he has gained an inside perspective of how public utilities are regulated in Virginia. Before coming to Richmond, Jordan began his professional career in energy/environment with the American Security Project (ASP), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, DC. With ASP, Jordan published several briefs on Energy issues and the intersection between Climate Change and National Security. Jordan holds a Master’s Degree in Political Science, which he earned from James Madison University while living in Florence, Italy. Additionally, he earned his Bachelor’s in Public Relations minoring in International Studies from Virginia Tech. In his spare time Jordan is a certified yoga instructor, golfer, traveler, and fisherman. He also plays the mandolin in the SCC holiday band.
Nicole Diumstra
Marketing Coordinator, Secure Futures
Membership Coordinator, Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance
Nicole currently serves two "green" roles in Richmond. As the Marketing Coordinator for Secure Futures, she organizes company events and writes materials for the commercial-scale solar developer. As the Membership Coordinator for the Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance (VA-REA), she plans educational conferences and connects Virginia renewable energy stakeholders to resources they need. Previously, she served as an intern for Appalachian Voices and the City Schoolyard Garden while living in Charlottesville. She studied Global Development Studies in Sustainability and Economics at the University of Virginia - wahoowa! In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time at local breweries, the river, or with her 3 pets. She will also be the captain of the Greenbound RVA kickball team this spring (and is still actively recruiting members - please join!).