Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action, Professor of Sustainability and Environment University of Michigan
If you have the chance to hear Shalanda Baker speak at CLEANPOWER in Color, it’s not just another keynote—it’s a rare opportunity to hear from one of the people who has helped shape the direction of clean energy in this country. As the architect of the Department of Energy’s energy justice framework and a leader behind initiatives like Justice40, she has spent her career ensuring that the clean energy transition works for everyone—not just a few.
Her work sits at the intersection of policy, equity, and real-world impact, making her voice both authoritative and deeply relevant. What makes her especially compelling is how she connects that policy work to people. She brings a perspective grounded in lived experience, advocacy, and a belief that clean energy is also a civil rights issue.
At CLEANPOWER in Color—an event centered on community, belonging, and leadership—her message will resonate in a way that is both personal and powerful. Hearing her speak isn’t just informative—it’s the kind of experience that can shift how you see your role in the industry and what’s possible going forward.