About Us
Introducing WindWorks! Northwest
Who are we?
We are Northwest citizens who think globally and act locally. We believe that the number of wind power plants in the Northwest needs to expand because more wind power means less CO2 emissions and greater U.S. energy security.
What do we do?
We help the sponsors of wind power projects secure the permits they need to build their projects. We educate communities and their leadership about the benefits of wind power. And, when necessary, we lend our voices to counter the arguments of those who oppose projects because they selfishly don't want them in their back yard.
How can you get involved?
WindWorks! needs people to be well educated about wind power in the Northwest. Email us at info@wwnw.org and ask to be put on our mailing list. We'll send you updates on the latest developments in wind power in the Northwest and information on what you can do to help well-conceived wind power projects win the government approvals they need to be built.
Todd Myers
Executive Director
Todd Myers' experience combines planning and implementing public relations strategies for sports franchises, producing award-winning public events, managing successful statewide political campaigns, building strong grassroots coalitions, and creating innovative Internet marketing solutions.
Mr. Myers' clients include the Seattle Mariners, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Treehouse (a nonprofit organization improving the lives of foster children) and the Washington Policy Center, where he analyzes state environmental policy.
From 1997 through 2000, Todd was the Director of Public Relations for the Seattle SuperSonics, where he developed the NBA's best Internet marketing programs, including the first e-mail newsletters and in-game interactive programs. He also served as the Director of Public Relations for the Seattle Mariners during the effort to create Seattle's new ballpark.
Mr. Myers is a graduate of Whitman College and holds a Masters Degree in Russian/International Studies from the University of Washington. He and his wife Maria have two dogs and live in Fall City, Washington.
Debbie Strand
Economic Development and Community Relations Consultant
Debbie Strand is a native Washingtonian who has lived in Eastern and Western parts of the state and in both rural and urban communities. She is a long-time Kittitas County, Washington business manager and community leader. She served for ten years as Executive Director of the Economic Development Group of Kittitas County and during her tenure worked very closely with several different wind energy companies with permitted large scale wind energy projects. Strand acquired valuable hands on experience with the sometimes contentious permitting process at both the local and state levels. She currently consults in land use, public policy, and community relations specializing in wind energy development.
Sonja Lane
Field Director
Sonja has happily relocated back to the Pacific Northwest, having spent time in California, New York, England and Sweden. She graduated from Whitman College in 2007, where she majored in Classical Languages, with minors in Art History and Environmental Studies.
David Stearns
Assistant Field Director
David Stearns, a sixth generation Oregonian, is a recent graduate of Whitman College, where he majored in Philosophy, led trips for the Outdoor Program and played Lacrosse. David taught English in China for a year before signing on with WindWorks!
Sarah Koenigsberg
Communications Director
Sarah Koenigsberg is a videographer and environmental advocate. A graduate of Whitman College, she has produced numerous documentaries, television commercials and participated as staff on scores of other media projects. Ms. Koenigsberg is co-director of Film Boot Camp and Producer and Director of the Walla Walla variety show, "Neither Here Nor There."
Robert Kahn, Ed.D.
Chairman
A 30 year veteran of the wind power industry, Dr. Kahn began his career as a Staff Assistant to the late architect/philosopher R. Buckminster Fuller. He served in the administration of California Governor Jerry Brown during the formative years of renewable energy development. In 1982, he organized, with his wife, Cathy, the strategic communications agency, Robert D. Kahn & Company. Kahn consults widely including his work as a policy advocate for the independent power industry. He holds a B.A. from Colgate University and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst.
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