Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Elena Christopoulos (Interim President)

Elena is a wind expert who divides her time between the US, Canada and Europe working on diverse alternative energy projects, implementing wind turbines and other renewable energy systems to reduce the overall carbon footprint. She implemented the first urban turbine in North America, located in downtown Toronto, the first urban turbine in Los Angeles (for the Los Angeles Community College District) and advised on the Cape Cod offshore wind farm.

Elena has worked numerous political campaigns as an environmental advisor in the US and Canada. For the British Columbia Liberal Party, she managed and advised a staff of 30 for the Party’s convention for over 250 delegates throughout the province. She facilitated all aspects of the social networking arena, developed a $1M fundraising campaign (targeting under-35 voters) by creating and executing a comprehensive campaign utilizing social networking tools, unique fundraising events and speaking engagements. The purpose of Premier Gordon Campbell’s campaign was ‘green initiatives’ which after his election win were implemented into policy for the province. She brings more than fifteen years of program and project management experience, which included working successfully with various stakeholders from the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Alexia Marcous (Vice President)

Alexia is Vice President and co-founder of Dharma Merchant Services, a sustainable and socially responsible credit card processing company based in San Mateo, CA. Dharma MS is certified as a green business by San Mateo County, is a member of Green America (formerly Co-op America) and Sustainable Silicon Valley, and is recognized as a B Corporation. Alexia is also an Ambassador for the Silicon Valley Chapter of EcoTuesday.

Marjorie Jones (Treasurer)

Marjorie’s byline describes her the best… doing the debits & credits for those who make a difference… tax preparation and bookkeeping assistance for non-profit and local community businesses. She is an Enrolled Agent (tax professional), with a private practice specializing in tax exempt and small businesses. Marjorie is delighted that her business is attracting many agencies and companies in the forefront of green technology that will indeed “make a difference” in our world.

Gregory L. Chan (Political Advocacy)

Gregory L. Chan is the Senior Community Affairs Officer for the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Mr. Chan has more than 30 years’ experience in the field of public affairs and has represented the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, the New Jersey Council of Churches, the Presbyterian Church as well as several organizations in San Francisco and in Asia. Mr. Chan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare and Community Organizing from California State University at San Diego, a Master’s in Divinity and Communications from Princeton and San Francisco Theological Seminaries and a Master’s in Business Administration from Golden Gate University. Greg currently sits on the Boards of the Alameda County Taxpayers’ Association, the West Contra Costa County Council of Industries and the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. He previously sat on the Boards of the International Association of Public Participation, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and the served as the Chairman of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. He is an avid lover of fine dining, jazz, baseball and political history.

Andi Sterling (Events Chair)

Andi Sterling’s passion for enjoying and preserving the environment began as a child growing up on a small inland lake in Michigan. She has earned a B.S. in Environmental Management and Business Certificate from Indiana University, Bloomington and a M.B.A. in Sustainable Enterprise from Dominican University of California. She has 8 years of experience in sales, recruiting, and administration, in the technical and financial sectors. Her focus is to bring the triple bottom line into the business world. Andi is thankful to have a loving husband, friends and family who enjoy spending time together enjoying the Bay Area.

Sandra Stewart (Political Advocacy Chair)