CPA Joined Merito Foundation for EECCOA Challenge

Recently, CPA joined 11 other Ventura County dignitaries to judge the Merito Foundation Energy Efficiency to Mitigate Climate Change and Ocean Acidification “EECCOA” Challenge 2022.

The event celebrated the future environmental scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs who will lead efforts on behalf of protecting our planet and continuing to dedicate efforts to tackle climate change.

The CPA External Affairs team hosted an information booth at the event to share materials about our energy programs and service communities to an array of environmentally focused attendees.

Visitors were provided with background on CPA’s Power Share program, which provides discounts to eligible residents of underserved communities in the local community in the surrounding communities of the event location, the Museum of Ventura County in the western portion of the City of Ventura.

In addition to the CPA team members in attendance, the Merito Foundation Executive Director Rocio Lozano-Knowlton and staff were also present to engage with attendees and provide insight and information on the event.

The EECCOA Challenge 2022 was the last phase of the Ventura-River Action Network Program, a partnership program of the Ventura Unified School District and the MERITO Foundation.

The partnership provides energy, climate and ocean content, hands on citizen science experiences, and introduction to environmental entrepreneurship and advocacy to 7^th – 12^th grade students by working closely with their science teachers, helping to increase local engagement on critical climate issues while informing and supporting a generation of ambitious future green leaders.

Founded in 2017, Clean Power Alliance is the locally operated electricity provider for 30 cities across Los Angeles County and Ventura County, as well as the unincorporated areas of both counties. CPA is the fifth largest electricity provider in California and the single largest provider of 100% renewable energy to customers in the nation, serving approximately three million customers via one million customer accounts, providing clean renewable energy at competitive rates.

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.