CPA Welcomes Two New Members to Our Community Advisory Committee

CPA welcomes Cort Cassidy and Diane Wallace as two new members of our Community Advisory Committee (CAC) who will serve as a key resource for CPA’s local community engagement efforts and renewable energy policy initiatives.

Cort Cassidy, who represents the South Bay region, is a local writer, producer, and author. In the early 1990s he co-created and produced one of television’s first weekly environmental series and in that role oversaw the presentation of information about energy-saving developments and new technologies.

Diane Wallace, who also represents the South Bay, originally served on the planning committee for the CCA that would ultimately become CPA. She works with the Sierra Club Water Committee and the California Democratic Environmental Caucus and will also serve on the Advisory Committee for the SoCal Water Dialog, sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District.

“I’m excited to learn more about what’s happening on the front lines of activism to advance renewable energy for the region and the state.” Mr. Cassidy stated, adding, “My hope and commitment is that the CAC will continue to support and elevate the CPA’s efforts to educate Californians about the availability and affordability of renewable energy and the vital importance of ending our addiction to fossil fuels, to realize ‘we can do this’.”

The CAC is made up of CPA customers who are local leaders in the areas of renewable energy, public health and community organizing and advise our Board of Directors on essential programs and community outreach that benefit families and businesses in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

CAC members come from a diverse cross-section of community and professional backgrounds and are committed to using their expertise on clean energy issues to improve the lives of the residents of Southern California, while strengthening the connection between CPA and our customers.

The CAC was officially launched in 2019, with the 15-member group representing seven sub-regions of our service area, including East Ventura/West L.A. County, West/Unincorporated Ventura County, the Gateway Cities, the San Gabriel Valley, the South Bay, the Westside and Unincorporated Los Angeles County.

CAC meetings are open to the public and are held the third Thursday of each month from 1:00-2:30 p.m. To view CAC meetings, visit our public meetings YouTube channel and for additional meeting details, click here.

Anthony Boukarim

Anthony Boukarim serves as Resource Planner, Power Supply, supporting long-term resource planning, portfolio optimization, and procurement strategy to advance CPA’s clean energy, reliability, and affordability objectives. He brings more than a decade of experience in the energy sector, spanning management consulting and advanced energy analytics, with deep expertise supporting utilities and community choice aggregators. Prior to joining CPA, Anthony spent six years at Ascend Analytics, where he led firm-wide renewable energy and storage procurement initiatives. He holds a Master of Science in Energy Resources Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut.

Kim Dunham

Kim joins Clean Power Alliance as the Senior Analyst, Rates and Tariffs. Kim is responsible for developing and maintaining CPA’s cost of service and rate models to evaluate the financial, competitiveness, and customer impacts of rate design and rate setting options. Kim held financial, strategy, and planning roles across utilities, consulting, and the energy sector, including roles with Black Hills Energy, Marathon Oil, and Noble Energy. This cross-sector background gives her a broad view of how financial modeling, regulatory strategy, and capital planning intersect to support growth, reliability, and environmental responsibility. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Wyoming.

Mark Hum

Mark Hum serves as Senior Associate, Communications and Marketing at Clean Power Alliance. He is a marketing and communications strategist with a background in medtech and life sciences, where he supported initiatives spanning multiple industries across both B2B and consumer-facing brands. His work is grounded in a copywriter’s mindset, starting with audience needs and translating complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that build trust and understanding. Mark has led integrated communications across digital, social, email, web, and stakeholder channels, with an emphasis on accessibility, consistency, and measurable impact. He brings a strong appreciation for structure and narrative, ensuring that every message serves a purpose and connects with people in a meaningful way. Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

Pom Saengxuto

Prapassara “Pom” Saengxuto serves as Finance and Accounting Analyst at CPA. She is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. Throughout her career, she has worked across a wide range of industries, including public accounting, private corporations, entertainment, manufacturing, consulting and construction. This diverse background allows her to bring a well-rounded and practical perspective to every engagement. Pom is known for her strong dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy. She works effectively both independently and as part of a team, consistently supporting organizations in making informed, strategic financial decisions. Her approach combines technical expertise with a deep sense of responsibility and professionalism.