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Kelly Strand

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Deputy Executive Director at Grid Forward
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

Kelly Strand is the Director of Customer Success at Gridware, specializing in cleantech and distributed energy resources. With an Ivy League education from Cornell University and an executive MBA, she has a proven history of delivering outcomes for utilities and technology providers, previously serving as Deputy Executive Director at Grid Forward.

Outside of her work in the energy sector, Kelly is an avid golfer. She is also a fan of professional soccer and enjoys cheering for the Seattle Sounders.

Unique fact: Kelly is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), showcasing her expertise in green building and sustainability.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Deputy Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
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Grid Modernization
Her career is focused on advancing the electric grid by uniting utilities, tech providers, and government officials to drive innovation.
Customer Success
Leads the customer success team at Gridware and is actively hiring managers to support the company's utility partners.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Deputy Executive Director
Grid Forward
10-2022
Director of Customer Success
Gridware
9-2019 - 9-2022
Senior Program Manager
Snohomish County PUD
9-2017 - 8-2019
Program Manager - New Energy Initiatives
Snohomish County PUD
10-2015 - 8-2017
Planner – Energy Efficiency & Customer Service
Snohomish County PUD
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Education
BS
Cornell University
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