Staff

 

Emily Chang

Emily Chang

Ray Fellow 
echang@standardsasap.org

Emily Chang conducts research supporting the federal and state policy advocacy of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project to improve the efficiency levels of a variety of products, cutting carbon emissions and reducing energy costs which helps lessen the energy burden of historically marginalized communities. She joined ACEEE in 2022. Emily earned a bachelor of arts in public health from the University of Michigan.

Andrew deLaski

Andrew deLaski

Executive Director
adelaski@standardsasap.org
617-390-5334

Andrew deLaski is Executive Director of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project. At ASAP, he coordinates national advocacy efforts related to federal efficiency standards and advises state policymakers and advocates interested in state-level energy efficiency standards policy. He has coauthored and updated periodic national and state studies on savings potential from new appliance standards. Previously, he worked at the Consortium for Energy Efficiency and the State Public Interest Research Groups. He holds a master of public policy from the University of Michigan and a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia.

Jeremy Dunklin

Jeremy Dunklin

Senior Technical Advocacy Associate
jdunklin@standardsasap.org

Jeremy Dunklin performs research and analysis to advance and defend appliance, equipment and lighting efficiency standards. He is interested in advancing standards capable of delivering large energy, water and monetary savings as well providing environmental and socioeconomic benefits. Prior to joining ASAP, Jeremy worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. His work focused on the development of novel material systems for solar fuel technologies. Jeremy received a doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Arkansas in 2017 and a bachelor of science in engineering-physics from Southern Arkansas University in 2012.

Brian Fadie

Brian Fadie

State Policy Manager
bfadie@standardsasap.org
202-672-1387

Brian Fadie is a state policy manager with the Appliance Standards Awareness Project. His primary role is to help organize and lead broad-based coalition efforts to advance, win, and defend new appliance, equipment, and lighting standards at the state level. Prior to joining ASAP, Brian lobbied and led advocacy campaigns to enact clean energy and energy efficiency policies at the state and local level. He holds a master of science in environmental policy and planning from the University of Michigan as well as a bachelor of science in psychology and bachelor of arts in communication from Michigan State University.

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Advocacy Associate 
mjohnson@standardsasap.org
Michael Johnson works to build support from federal government stakeholders to bolster improvements and advances in energy efficiency standards and emissions reductions in household appliances. He joined ASAP in 2023. Prior to joining ASAP, Michael worked for Buffalo, New York environmental justice organization PUSH Buffalo as the sustainability campaign coordinator. At PUSH, he led campaigns implementing the New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, advocating for electrification and weatherization practices across Erie county. Michael holds both a master of arts in sustainability leadership and bachelor of arts in German and political science with a minor in environmental studies from the University at Buffalo.

Rachel Margolis

Rachel Margolis

Senior Technical Advocacy Associate
rmargolis@standardsasap.org
Rachel Margolis is a Senior Technical Advocacy Associate with ASAP. She works to advocate for improved national efficiency standards for appliances. She joined ASAP in 2021. Prior to joining ASAP, Rachel worked as an advisor at the Rowan University Sustainable Facilities Center in New Jersey. Rachel earned a master of science in earth science from Rice University and a bachelor of arts in physics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Joanna Mauer

Joanna Mauer

Deputy Director 
jmauer@standardsasap.org
202-672-1407
Joanna Mauer is the Deputy Director of ASAP. She leads ASAP’s technical advocacy in U.S. Department of Energy rulemakings for efficiency standards for residential appliances and commercial and industrial equipment. She joined ASAP in 2010. Prior to joining ASAP, Joanna worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Center for Integrative Environmental Research. She also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic. Joanna earned a master of public policy from the University of Maryland and a bachelor of science in civil and environmental engineering from Cornell University.

Josh McClenney

Josh McClenney

State Policy Associate 
jmcclenney@standardsasap.org
Josh McClenney advocates for clean lighting policies and appliance efficiency standards at the state level. He works with stakeholders and decisionmakers to ensure policies reflect the voices of those impacted by them. Prior to joining ASAP, Josh worked as an organizer and advocate for Appalachian Voices, focusing on making democratic reforms to North Carolina’s energy system, most recently focusing on North Carolina’s Carbon Plan. Josh holds a master of arts in Appalachian studies from Appalachian State University, as well as a bachelor of arts in media production and American history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Madeline Parker

Madeline Parker

Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
mparker@standardsasap.org
202-672-1411

Madeline Parker is an outreach and engagement coordinator at ASAP where she helps create awareness of and build support for national appliance efficiency standards through coalitional work and other advocacy efforts. She joined ASAP in 2021. Prior to joining ASAP, Madeline worked at the energy justice nonprofit organization NC WARN in North Carolina as a youth climate justice organizer. At NC WARN she conducted youth climate programming, campaign outreach and coalition building, and helped to manage local volunteers working on clean energy advocacy and initiatives. Madeline holds a bachelor of arts in english from Davidson College.

Kanchan Swaroop

Kanchan Swaroop

Senior Technical Advocacy Associate 
kswaroop@standardsasap.org
202-672-1388

Kanchan Swaroop is a Senior Technical Advocacy Associate with ASAP. She advocates for improved national efficiency standards for various appliances and equipment. She also conducts analysis and provides technical support for ASAP’s state standards advocacy. She joined ASAP in 2020. Prior to joining ASAP, Kanchan worked as a project engineer at Air Liquide. Kanchan earned a master of science in environmental engineering, a master of science in environment and sustainability, and a bachelor of science in chemical engineering all from the University of Michigan.