Irene Stillings, recently retired executive director of the
California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), has joined the board of
directors of Sustainable Surplus Exchange (SSE). Ms. Stillings brings over 30 years’
experience in sustainability, energy initiatives and environmental education.
During her ten years of leadership, she grew CCSE from 7 to
90 employees and broadened their focus to include renewable and alternative
energy, and climate change. Under her
direction, CCSE became the go-to organization for balanced, objective
information and a trusted advisor to elected officials, business leaders and
key stakeholders in the field.
Ms. Stillings is currently the president of the Green
Chamber of Commerce-San Diego. Their
efforts to educate local businesses on sustainable best practices parallel the
efforts of SSE. “I really believe in
what SSE is doing; it has such a positive impact on our community,” she said.
“We are thrilled to have Irene join our team,” said Sue
Prelozni, SSE executive director. Prelozni indicated plans to collaborate with
the Green Chamber to build educational programs this year.
In addition to her experience in the energy industries, Ms.
Stillings brings a broad base of board experience to SSE. She has worked with numerous nonprofits,
including ACORE, City of San Diego Sustainable Energy Advisory Board, San Diego
Regional Chamber of Commerce Policy Committee, and the San Diego Zoological
Society.
Prelozni added, “We are in a strong growth mode and Irene
comes to SSE at a crucial time to take this organization to the next level.”
