Emily Drake

Emily Bjorklund Drake is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in innovation, clean technology, and renewable energy.

Emily holds a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University and has also completed programs at the University of Cambridge as part of the Mountbatten Graduate Programme and at Xavier College Preparatory.

With a wealth of experience in various organizations, Emily has held key roles such as Senior Vice President of Unlocking Innovation, Senior Director of Innovation, and Director of the Energize California Program at Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI).

Prior to her work at LACI, Emily has also worked in roles focusing on industry marketing for renewable energy at CohnReznick LLP, co-founding a marketing and business development firm at EnerKnol, and contributing to operations, product development, and marketing efforts at Crius Energy, LLC.

Emily's early career involved analytical roles at financial institutions, including positions as an Associate in Commodities at Macquarie Bank and as an Analyst at UBS Investment Bank.

With a proven track record of driving innovation, sustainability, and business development, Emily Bjorklund Drake continues to be a prominent figure in the clean technology and renewable energy sectors.