Kelly Knutsen is a highly accomplished clean energy professional based in California. She has a Ph.D. from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor's degree from Carleton College. She has taken on various roles throughout her career, including as a Senior Account Manager at Bright Power, Inc. and as a Cleantech Consultant as an Independent Contractor. Her track record also includes Director of Technology Advancement and Senior Policy Advisor at California Solar & Storage Association and Director, California Office at 38 North Solutions.

Kelly has a strong legislative background, working both as a Legislative Assistant at United States Senate, a Congressional Science & Technology Fellow at AAAS, and as a Legislative Fellow at the Office of U.S. Senator Mark Udall. Additionally, she has worked as a Policy Advisor and Project Manager at the U.S. Department of Energy.

Apart from her work in the public sector, Kelly also has experience as an adjunct professor at Westminster College, where she taught courses on energy, policy, and climate change. Her professional interests include sustainable energy solutions and climate policy.