Veloz Appoints New Board Directors and Public Policy Board Members

SARA RAFALSON JOINS
Veloz’s Board of Directors

Join us in welcoming Sara Rafalson, Senior Vice President of Market Development, Public Policy and External Affairs at EVgo, to the Veloz Board of Directors. EVgo is a founding member of Veloz.

Read Sara’s full bio here >>

“As one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks, EVgo is committed to delivering convenient and reliable charging infrastructure to serve EV drivers across the U.S. I am thrilled to be joining the Veloz Board of Directors and look forward to leveraging EVgo’s nationwide lens on public charging and EV adoption to assist Veloz with its national expansion.”  

— Sara Rafalson, Senior Vice President of Market Development, Public Policy and External Affairs at EVgo

WINIFRED J. YANCY JOINS
Veloz’s Board of Directors

Please welcome Winifred J. Yancy, Director of Power New Business and Electrification at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to Veloz’s Board of Directors. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is a founding member of Veloz

Read Winifred’s full bio here >>

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“The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is committed to a clean energy future. With our “Charge Up L.A.” rebate programs for residents and businesses, and by supporting and/or installing thousands of public, workplace and fleet charging stations, we’re creating EV communities across Los Angeles. Veloz’s Electric For All efforts help us make an even bigger impact with our consumers and I am very excited to join the Veloz Board of Directors to make sure EVs are accessible for everyone.”

— Winfired J. Yancy, Director of Power New Business and Electrification at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

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SENATOR CHRIS LEE JOINS
Veloz’s Public Policy Board

Join us in welcoming Hawaii State Senator Chris Lee to the Veloz Public Policy Board. Senator Lee is one of the first Veloz Public Policy Board members from outside of California.

Read Chris’ full bio here >>

“Hawaii was the first state to commit to economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2045 and we have passed a law directing the state to eliminate fossil fuels for all ground transportation and reduce fuel costs for local drivers. Hawaii was also the first state to award fast charging projects funded by the federal government’s NEVI program, ensuring that our citizens have the necessary public infrastructure to drive electric. Transportation electrification is front and center in our work and I am thrilled to be joining Veloz’s cause as they champion zero-emission vehicles in California and beyond.”

— Chris Lee, Hawaii State Senator

SECRETARY SERENA MCILWAIN
Veloz’s Public Policy Board

Join us in welcoming Secretary Serena McIlwain of the Maryland Department of the Environment to the Veloz Public Policy Board. Secretary McIlwain is one of the first Veloz Public Policy Board members from outside of California.

Read Serena’s full bio here >>

“I am honored to join Veloz’s Public Policy Board as they continue to drive transportation electrification throughout the United States. Maryland, like California, is committed to the Advanced Clean Car II standards and have also mandated that all vehicles sold after 2035 are electric. Veloz’s consumer education programs and EV tools will be critical to this effort and align with the Maryland Department of the Environment’s efforts to increase zero-emission vehicle adoption.”

— Serena McIlwain, Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment

NANCY SUTLEY JOINS
Veloz’s Public Policy Board

Join us in welcoming Nancy Sutley, Deputy Mayor of Energy Sustainability in the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, to the Veloz Public Policy Board. Nancy comes from Veloz’s Board of Directors where she has served since December 2020.

Read Nancy’s full bio here >>

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“In my role as Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Energy and Sustainability, I am excited to join Veloz’s Public Policy Board. The City of Los Angeles is a leader in transportation electrification — from hundreds of curbside streetlight EV chargers and class leading EV building codes to electric buses and our BlueLA EV carshare program. Having a seat at the Veloz table will continue to strengthen our efforts to encourage all Angelenos to go electric.”

— Nancy Sutley, Deputy Mayor of Energy and Sustainability at the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass