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Max Christman
Chairperson

Maximilian Christman manages all facets of the sustainability program at the California Institute of Technology. He’s tasked with creating sustainability programs that match the high achieving reputation of Caltech in areas including alternative transportation, waste management, laboratory efficiency, and climate leadership. Max holds a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelors of Science in Sustainability from Arizona State University.


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Kena Fedorschak
Treasurer 
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Kena Fedorschak is an engineer and data scientist in the private aviation industry. He serves on a technical working group driving safety and reliability across a mixed fleet — business jet and vertical lift. He is experienced in nonprofit management, governance, and finance. Further, Kena holds a Master of Business Administration from the W.P. Carey School of Business as well as undergraduate degrees in Sustainability and Psychology from Arizona State. 

In his personal life, Kena is an outdoorsman, scuba diver, and plays on a Phoenix-area ultimate frisbee club team. He is an avid investor, technology enthusiast, and recently dove into the world of art importing and collecting with his dad. Kena joined the GreenLight team because he is passionate about providing students with nonconventional and applied learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Kevin Keleher
Director Emeritus & Co-Founder

​Kevin graduated from Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability and W.P. Carey School of Business with honors in Economics of Sustainability and Supply Chain Management. Kevin was one of 5 students that started the grassroots GreenLight movement at ASU and is the one person that remains involved since its inception. He was selected as Student Entrepreneur of the Year for his work co-founding GreenLight (out of over 70,000 students) and helps lead our vision and mission to this day. He lives with his wife Helen and cat Jumoke in Phoenix and works as a top salesman in his field.
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Nathan Gassmann
Board Member & Co-Founder

Fatherhood laid the foundation for Nate’s interest in sustainability, and he is now a practicing sustainability professional. Professionally, Nate is the Manager of Global Sustainability for Subway restaurants and he has held prior roles with PepsiCo’s Global Office of Sustainability. Nate is also passionate about the nexus of sports and sustainability, with experience working on and leading projects at sporting events such as the College Football Playoff Championship, the Super Bowl, and the NFL Draft. Nate is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of ASU’s School of Sustainability and he maintains a Total Resource Use Efficiency (TRUE) certificate.

Max Scott
Board Member

Max Scott is a skilled public affairs professional with experience leading multimillion-dollar global policy initiatives and a proven track record of advancing U.S. economic priorities overseas. Previous to working in government Max advised Fortune 50 technology companies on global marketing campaigns, content strategy, and new product launch programs as a management consultant. Max brings a unique understanding of how to grow a global movement, develop a comprehensive communications strategy, and effectively message the importance of sustainability solutions and education internationally. He holds degrees from Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability and the London School of Economics. Max is passionate about entrepreneurship and shaping the future of our world through the responsible use of technologies and advancing the objectives of the sustainable development goals.

Crissi Avila
Board Member

Crissi Avila is a native Angeleno having grown up and currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is currently on the Board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater LA Chapter. Her expertise is in donor relations and strategy including strategic planning, fund development, and stewardship plans. Before changing careers to fundraising, she was a real estate salesperson for 15 years. Additionally she has served as a Board Member for several nonprofits in the LA region.

Neema Mahdavian
Board Member 

Neema Mahdavian is a dedicated advocate for giving back and making a positive impact in the community. As an experienced angel investor with a passion for nurturing innovative startups, Neema brings a unique perspective to the board of Greenlight Solutions, a nonprofit organization committed to environmental sustainability and social impact. With a diverse background in supporting ventures across various industries, including technology, blockchain, psychoeducational services, and creative entrepreneurial spaces, Neema understands the importance of fostering sustainable solutions for a better future. Driven by a desire to contribute to meaningful causes, Neema is excited to join Greenlight Solutions in their mission to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices. Through his involvement, Neema aims to leverage his expertise and network to support the organization's initiatives and drive positive change in communities. Join Neema Mahdavian and the Greenlight Solutions team in building a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.

Keith Jones
Vice-Chair 
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Keith works at the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center, where he oversees the development of new partnerships that advance research on how emerging and frontier technologies are shaping geopolitics. Previously, he was the Assistant Director of Corporate Relations for the Atlantic Council, helping to shepherd ~$17M in revenue from 170+ companies annually. Before joining the Atlantic Council, Keith was Assistant to the President for Special Projects at the White House Historical Association, where he launched the Association’s membership program through a partnership with the Washington Nationals Baseball Club and was a project lead on the inaugural Presidential Sites Summit.

Ashley Weisman, MSUS
Executive Director

At ASU University Sustainability Practices, Ashley served as the Sustainability Certification Program Coordinator where she facilitated sustainability trainings for 300+ staff and led the development, outreach, and implementation of the program, which was awarded the ASU Outstanding Educational Program award.

Ashley earned her Master of Sustainability Solutions degree at Arizona State University. For her graduate thesis, she led a local business from Bronze to Platinum certification in three months, interviewed 16 national certification practitioners, and published her findings based on her experience and research, including a guidebook for certification practitioners.

During her time with GreenLight, both as a staff and student, Ashley has served as Program Development Director, Internal Development Intern, VP of Projects, and Solutioneer. Ashley is passionate about sustainability in business and K-12 curriculum, in addition to carbon sequestration projects.

Ryan Mores
Director Emeritus & Co-Founder

Ryan Mores has been with GreenLight since the first semester on campus and has been fortunate to support its development ever since. He serves as Vice Chair on the Tempe Sustainability Commission, and works at ASU’s School of Sustainability. He earned concurrent degrees in Business Sustainability & Supply Chain Management, as well as an International Business Certificate, from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business. Ryan is passionate about sustainability education, social equity, and exploring the great outdoors.

Christine Cioffe
Board Member

Christine Cioffe is a Senior Advisor and Board of Advisor member for a variety of Private Equity and Venture Capital firms specializing in Sustainability, Specialty Industrials, Agriculture and BioPharma. Most recently, Christine Cioffe was senior vice president (SVP), research and development (R&D), having joined PepsiCo in 2010. Chris was responsible for the leadership of the snacks R&D associates who work across the globe in developing and delivering innovation, productivity, brand stewardship and discovery platforms. Previously Chris established and led the PepsiCo Sustainability Office, which works across sectors, categories, brands and functions, in the creation and management of the PepsiCo Performance with Purpose 2025 program.
Chris has a VMD degree (Veterinaries Medicinae Doctoris) from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science from Texas A&M and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Chris has published numerous scientific and portfolio management articles and book chapters as well as presented at numerous symposium and conferences.

Operations Team

Ashley Weisman
Executive Director

At ASU University Sustainability Practices, Ashley served as the Sustainability Certification Program Coordinator where she facilitated sustainability trainings for 300+ staff and led the development, outreach, and implementation of the program, which was awarded the ASU Outstanding Educational Program award.

Ashley earned her Master of Sustainability Solutions degree at Arizona State University. For her graduate thesis, she led a local business from Bronze to Platinum certification in three months, interviewed 16 national certification practitioners, and published her findings based on her experience and research, including a guidebook for certification practitioners.

During her time with GreenLight, both as a staff and student, Ashley has served as Program Development Director, Internal Development Intern, VP of Projects, and Solutioneer. Ashley is passionate about sustainability in business and K-12 curriculum, in addition to carbon sequestration projects.

Shawn Soward
I.T. Manager

Shawn grew up on the beach in Orange County and has always been passionate about keeping the beaches clean. He built his first computer when he was 11 years old. Shawn has always had a passion for computers and Information Technology related services. He has managed websites and website security since 2012, and currently working full time as a web security manager.

Sean Murray
Development Manager

Sean Murray is a seasoned Senior Project Manager with nearly a decade of experience in conceptualizing, testing, and building business systems, and executing projects across various sectors including tech and sustainability. He has a proven track record in managing initiatives with budgets ranging from $10,000 to $5 million, collaborating with cross-functional teams of up to 16 members. His sustainability work has focused on developing Circular Economy logistics and Renewable Energy implementation.

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