Kristin Barbato is an accomplished energy and utilities executive with extensive experience in energy management strategy, technology deployment, market development, and operational efficiency. She has a track record of scaling growth and enabling efficient operations for various customers and sectors, including public and private agencies. Along with advising companies on strategic planning, business development, cleantech integration, and capital investment, Kristin is an adjunct professor at Columbia University and NYU, teaching Energy Management to graduate-level policy students. Kristin was the Chief Energy Management Officer of NYC and also was one of the founding board members of the NY Association for Energy Economics.

Kristin holds a BS from Cornell University, an MS from Mercy College, and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

She co-founded Dynamo Energy Hub and served on multiple organizations' board of advisors such as HEVO. Additionally, she founded and served as CEO of Build Edison. Kristin also serves on the advisory board for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund to help families of children with cancer.

Kristin is an avid sports fan and an active squash player.