Her Story
About Marissa
Marissa Sant serves as senior manager at San Diego Community Power, where she supports the San Diego Regional Energy Network by leading programs that provide households, businesses, and property owners with energy efficiency resources to reduce costs, improve building performance, and advance California's clean energy goals. She holds an undergraduate degree in communications with a minor in environmental studies from Sonoma State University and a master's of science in environmental studies from California State University, Fullerton, with a concentration in environmental planning and policy. Over her 15-year career, Sant has worked in environmental remediation and compliance for utilities and government agencies in the Bay Area, managed hazardous wastewater treatment operations for U.S. Navy installations in San Diego, supported California Energy Code compliance at the Center for Sustainable Energy, and oversaw the expansion of energy efficiency programs for multifamily and affordable housing at TRC, including leading a successful statewide program. Among her notable achievements, she managed three Electric Program Investment Charge projects, including zero net energy upgrades for three public libraries in the City of San Diego, and contributed to advancing energy efficiency in disadvantaged communities.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Marissa
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be afraid to write the email to somebody. Don't be afraid to reach out. Don't be afraid to attend a seminar and try to strike up a conversation. Even without being employed, put yourself out there professionally by making business cards with email and phone number and handing them to people at seminars in the environmental industry.
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