December 1, 2023 ZEV Equity Task Force Meeting Agenda

  • Welcome and Opening Remarks (10 - 10:20)
    • Welcome and Opening Remarks, Jennifer Gress, Chief, Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division, California Air Resources Board 
    • Agenda Overview, Cecilia Estolano, Chief Executive Officer, Better World Group
  • Resetting the Stage (10:20 -10:25) 
    • Guiding Principles and Meeting Agreements, Cecilia Estolano
  • Report Back on Workgroup Progress (10:25 - 10:40) 
    • Overview of Workgroups, Jennifer Gress 
    • Workgroup Deep Dive, Natalie Reavey and Lisa Chiladakis, California Air Resources Board
  • Agency Updates (10:40 - 10:55) 
    • ZEV Market Development Strategy, Heather Hickerson, Assistant Deputy Director, ZEV Market Development, GO-Biz 
    • CARB’s FY 2023-24 Funding Plan, Stephanie Parent, California Air Resources Board 
  • Zero-Emission Vehicles and Workforce Development (10:55 -11:50) 
    • Session Overview and Program Updates (10:55 – 11:15) 
    • CARB Projects Overview, Desirey Wilson, California Air Resources Board 
    • CEC Projects Overview, Larry Rillera, California Energy Commission 
    • Workforce Development Overview, Jannet Malig, Statewide Director Advanced Transportation & Logistics, California Community Colleges 
    • Breakout Sessions (11:15-11:40) 
      • Breakout #1: Charging Up the Future: Empowering Youth through EV Education and On-the-ground Experience 
        • Facilitator:  Heather Zappia, Program Coordinator of Human Capital, Making Hope Happen Foundation 
        • Jayson Jones, Intern, Making Hope Happen Foundation 
      • Breakout #2:Building Stronger Futures: The Power of Coalition Building for Workforce Development 
        • Facilitator:  Ariel Fan, Chief Executive Officer, Greenwealth Energy 
      • Breakout #3:Overcoming Barriers for an Inclusive EV Workforce: A frank conversation about the barriers to ZEV adoption, and the practical steps to ensure marginalized communities have the skills and support needed for active participation in the ZEV industry  
        • Facilitator:  Kameale Terry, Chief Executive Officer, ChargerHelp 
        • Report-out from Breakout Sessions (11:40 – 11:50) 
      • Next Steps (11:50 - 12 p.m.) 
        • Closing Remarks, Next Steps and Call to Action, Cecilia Estolano