staff
The Energy Co-op Staff
The Energy Co-op staff is a dedicated, expert team of individuals that run the day-to-day operations and carry out The Energy Co-op’s mission. Learn more about each team member below and don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Hillary Bedeian
Operations Director
Hillary Bedeian
Operations Director
Hillary joined The Energy Co-op in August 2020 as the Office Manager, and now serves as the Operations Manager. She works to maintain and enhance The Energy Co-op’s internal infrastructures, and ensures the efficiency of the organization’s operations. Prior to joining The Energy Co-op, Hillary worked in arts and science education, and in the software industry. Hillary joined The Energy Co-op to work with a team of talented, like-minded individuals to expand the reach of renewable energy in Pennsylvania.
Hillary completed their B.A. in Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan in 2014. They enjoy hiking and camping near bodies of water and maintain a textile arts practice focused on using reclaimed and repurposed materials.
Hillary uses she/her/they/them pronouns.
- Email:hillary@theenergy.coop
Divya Desai
Executive Director
Divya Desai
Executive Director
Divya joined The Energy Co-op in December 2016 as the Membership and Data Manager, and now serves as the Executive Director. She leads The Energy Co-op’s staff and vision, ensuring that we continue to serve our membership, progress towards our mission, and strive towards a clean energy future. Prior to joining The Energy Co-op, Divya worked in the charitable space focusing primarily on education and nonprofit capacity building missions. Divya joined The Energy Co-op to refocus her career on sustainability efforts, learn more about the cooperative business model, and work for a Philadelphia-based organization.
Divya completed her B.A. in Political Science and Legal Studies at Drexel University in 2010 and her Master of Public Administration specializing in Nonprofit Management in 2014. She is an avid cook and loves to experiment in the kitchen. She also enjoys painting, interior design and organization, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and living life in Center City Philadelphia with her husband and adorable cat Felix.
Divya uses she/her/hers pronouns.
- Email:divya@theenergy.coop
Eleanor Fulvio
Energy Programs Director
Eleanor Fulvio
Energy Programs Director
Nora joined The Energy Co-op in December 2020 as the Energy Programs Analyst, and now serves as the Energy Programs Director. She is responsible for program performance and data integrity, and provides analytical support through research, evaluation, and reporting across all energy programs. Prior to joining The Energy Co-op, Nora worked for over ten years in both business administration and nonprofit development, primarily working in data modeling and analysis. She is excited to use her background in data-driven decision making towards The Energy Co-op’s mission to be a leader in the renewable energy space.
Nora completed her B.A. in French and Middle Eastern Studies from Wellesley College in 2011, and her Master of Business Administration from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business in 2017. Outside of her work at The Energy Co-op, Nora enjoys practicing barre and yoga, dancing salsa and bachata, learning languages and volunteering for NGOs as a translator, and traveling.
Nora uses she/her pronouns.
- Email:nora@theenergy.coop
Gabriel Hochenberger
Finance Coordinator
Gabriel Hochenberger
Finance Coordinator
Gabe joined The Energy Co-op in December 2022 as Finance Coordinator. In his role, he is responsible for maintaining financial administration and actively improving the organization’s financial practices and internal controls. Prior to joining The Energy Co-op, Gabe began his career in accounting and credit analysis in the mortgage industry. Gabe joined The Energy Co-op to devote his career to mission-based work and promote environmental sustainability.
Gabe received a B.S. in Finance, with a minor in Mathematics, from Alvernia University in 2019. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys reading, cooking, playing sports, and exploring Philadelphia. He also enjoys traveling with his fiancée and hanging out with their elderly cat, Peanut.
Gabe uses he/him pronouns.
- Email:gabe@theenergy.coop
Eric Miller
Membership Coordinator
Eric Miller
Membership Coordinator
Eric joined The Energy Co-op in December 2022 as Membership Coordinator. In his role, he works with the Member Services Manager to support, assist, and grow the cooperative’s member network. Prior to starting his role at The Energy Co-op, Eric was a legislative assistant in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Eric’s background in public policy made climate action his chief area of civic concern, and he is excited to be working in a position that allows him to build Pennsylvania’s clean energy future, support and grow the cooperative movement, and work directly with members of the community.
Eric is a two-time graduate of Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts, receiving his B.A. in Political Science in 2020 and his Master of Public Policy Degree in 2021. In his spare time, Eric enjoys learning Italian, playing guitar, reading, trying out new vegetarian recipes, and exploring Philadelphia on bike.
Eric uses he/him pronouns.
- Email:eric@theenergy.coop
Colin Teague
Marketing Manager
Colin Teague
Marketing Manager
Colin joined The Energy Co-op on July 2022 as Marketing Manager. Colin leads The Energy Co-op’s marketing activities to grow membership and broaden the cooperative’s impact in the community. Prior to joining The Energy Co-op, Colin began his career as a middle school teacher, and later spent seven years developing and marketing virtual education programs for K-12 schools with a global education nonprofit organization. Colin is excited to fulfill his lifelong goal of dedicating his career toward building a more environmentally sustainable society.
Colin completed his B.A. in Latin American History and Spanish at Indiana University in 2013. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, playing guitar, and making excursions to mountains around the Northeast to ski and mountain bike.
Colin uses he/him pronouns.
- Email:colin@theenergy.coop