Sylvia joined The Charcoal Project in 2010 because of a strong interest in finding renewable energy solutions to combat global warming and deforestation.

She has managed TCP’s on-the-ground projects and the development of new ventures, like the Harvest Fuel Initiative.  While at The Charcoal Project, Sylvia has used her deep experience helping entrepreneurs to provide assistance to sustainable biomass energy producers.

Previously, Sylvia worked as Program Director at the Women’s Enterprise Development Center, where she worked closely with entrepreneurs at all stages to help them with their businesses. Sylvia has worked in various positions in banking and finance, including private placements and relationship management.

She has an MBA, a Master of Public Policy and a BA in Economics, all from the University of Michigan. Sylvia is an Alumni Board Member at the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy and she currently resides with her family in Westchester County, New York.