Staff

Evan Vaughan is the Executive Director of MAREC Action where he leads legislative and regulatory advocacy across PJM states on behalf of over 50 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage companies. In this role, he collaborates with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders to advance clean energy deployment and grid modernization throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Prior to joining MAREC Action, Evan served as Manager of Media Relations at the American Wind Energy Association (now part of the American Clean Power Association), where he directed national media engagement strategies to elevate the profile of the wind energy industry. He also worked as a community relations consultant for an offshore wind project, focusing on stakeholder engagement and public outreach.

Earlier in his career, Evan held internship positions at the International Emissions Trading Association and the World Wildlife Fund, contributing to clean energy and climate change initiatives.

Evan holds a Master of Arts in Global Environmental Policy from American University in Washington, DC, and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and World Affairs from the University of Tampa.

Diane Cherry is the Deputy Director of MAREC Action, where she leads multi-state advocacy efforts to advance renewable energy deployment across the PJM region. She works closely with member companies to shape and execute policy strategies that support the growth of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage.

Diane brings more than two decades of experience in energy and environmental policy across government, nonprofit, and consulting roles. Prior to joining MAREC Action, she founded and led a clean energy consulting firm focused on regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs. She also served as Director of Engagement and Membership at the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, significantly expanding the organization’s reach and influence in state energy policy.

Earlier in her career, Diane held leadership and advisory roles at the Institute for Emerging Issues at N.C. State University, the City of Raleigh’s Office of Budget and Sustainability, and the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. She began her career in federal service as a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Diane holds a Master’s degree in Energy Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Virginia.

Sari Fink is the Director of Analytics at MAREC Action. In this role, she provides strategic guidance and analytical insights to advance clean energy deployment across the Mid-Atlantic region, focusing on utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission policy.

Sari joined MAREC Action in October 2023, bringing over two decades of experience in the energy sector. Prior to her current position, she served as Senior Director of Electricity and Transmission Policy at the American Clean Power Association (ACP), where she managed policy development and regulatory engagement related to transmission planning and wholesale market design. During her tenure at ACP, she was appointed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Committee, providing expert advice on grid reliability, resilience, and modernization.

Earlier in her career, Sari held positions in both the public and private sectors. She worked as a staff economist at Exeter Associates, where she advised state agencies and utilities on energy policy and economic analysis. Before that, she served as a policy analyst at the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources, focusing on electricity market reforms and resource planning.

Sari holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Victoria.

Evelyn Robinson leads MAREC Action’s engagement with PJM and its stakeholder community, advancing policy and market reforms that support clean energy deployment across the region. She brings deep expertise in energy regulation and advocacy, with a career spanning utilities, consumer protection, and cleaner energy.

Before joining MAREC Action, Evelyn served as PJM’s primary liaison to the Organization of PJM States, Inc. (OPSI), the Consumer Advocates of the PJM States (CAPS), and other key stakeholders, including state officials, consumer advocates, and environmental organizations. She also directed regulatory efforts for Green Mountain Energy, helping bring cleaner power to one of the country’s largest governmental aggregations.

Evelyn began her career at the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, where she represented residential utility customers for nearly two decades before state and federal regulators, and argued before the Ohio Supreme Court.

She earned her B.S. from the University of Montevallo and her J.D. from The Ohio State University College of Law. Evelyn also serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Idaho’s Energy Executive Course.

Caroline Fletcher is a Government Affairs professional with over five years of experience in the trade association space. As State Affairs Manager she handles key legislative and regulatory efforts in several states, membership engagement and communications, and event planning. She comes to MAREC Action from the Specialty Equipment Market Association, where she worked on both state and federal policy. Caroline previously held internship positions for Congressman Hoyer and the Maryland Sierra Club.

She holds a B.A. in Politics and Mathematics from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.