Expertise: Electric Vehicles

Rebecca Fisher

Rebecca Fisher is the Drive Electric Program Director. She has almost 15 years of experience in sustainable international development, climate finance, and electric vehicle technology and policy.

Prior to moving back to the West Coast, Rebecca was a climate finance negotiator for the Obama Administration, representing the United States during the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals negotiations. Before joining ClimateWorks, Rebecca worked on light-duty EV grant programs and policy development at the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. She previously served on the National Board of Directors of the U.S. Electric Vehicle Association and currently sits on the board of Charge Across Town.

Rebecca holds a Master of Environment Economics and Sustainable International Development from Duke University and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Brandeis University.

Lina Fedirko

Lina Fedirko is an Associate Director of the Road Transportation Program at ClimateWorks Foundation. She spearheads the Minerals for Energy Transition Initiative and the Battery Sustainability Initiative as part of the Drive Electric Campaign, which works to accelerate the transition to 100% zero-emission electric transportation. 

In her previous roles at ClimateWorks, Lina led work at the intersection of electrification and urban mobility solutions, including micro-mobility and sustainable lifestyle strategies. 

With over a decade of experience in urban climate change and transportation policy, Lina has contributed to global efforts to decarbonize cities and sectors. Prior to joining ClimateWorks, Lina contributed low-carbon policy research to Climate Change and Cities, Second Assessment Report of the Urban Climate Change Research Network (UCCRN), and advanced transportation access and climate initiatives at several non-profit organizations in New York.

Lina holds an MS in Urban Policy Analysis and Sustainability Strategies from the New School University and a BFA from Pratt Institute. A proud native of Ukraine, Lina brings a global perspective to the challenges of sustainable development and transportation.

Anthony Eggert

Anthony Eggert is a director at ClimateWorks Foundation which mobilizes philanthropy to solve the climate crisis and ensure a prosperous future. Anthony comes to ClimateWorks with 20 years of public and private sector experience working on clean energy technologies and policies. Prior to ClimateWorks, Anthony served as the founding director of the UC Davis Policy Institute for Energy, Environment and the Economy dedicated to leveraging university expertise to inform better policy. Anthony public sector experience includes serving as an appointee of Governors Jerry Brown and Arnold Schwarzenegger including as Senior Advisor to the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission and Deputy Secretary of California Environmental Protection Agency where he helped implement California’s landmark clean energy and climate policies. Anthony’s started his career as an automotive engineer and program manager at Ford Motor Company working on regulatory compliance and advanced vehicle technology development. Anthony received a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison and master degree in transportation technology and policy at UC Davis.