Johnelle Brown

Biography

Johnelle Brown leads operational strategy and execution at the American Clean Power Association. She brings more than 15 years of experience in operations, human resources and organizational leadership, including prior roles at the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the Corn Refiners Association. Earlier in her career, she managed commercial real estate operations, capital budgeting and tenant relations with EDENS and Regency Centers. A WRISE board member and Governance Committee Chair, she champions inclusive workplaces and opportunities for women across the renewable energy sector.

Sessions

1. Data Centers & Community Solutions

   Thu, Nov 5, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

   Track Smart Cities

   What should communities expect from the infrastructure powering AI? Mayor Derrick Rainey of Wrightsville, Arkansas, representing AAMA; Walter Powell, CEO of UnityCloud; Alexis Cureton, E2 Fellow and Clean Energy Consultant; and Johnelle Brown, Operations Chief of Staff and VP Operations at the American Clean Power Association (ACP), join moderator Jonathan Polo, Sustainability at CoreWeave. They will examine energy demand, affordability, environmental impacts and community ownership. The conversation will address costs, trade-offs and community concerns, and the commitments needed to deliver lasting local value.