CPA Teams Return to Local in-person Community Engagement

This Spring, CPA teams have been able to return to in-person local community engagement by supporting our communities at their events across our SoCal service area. For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, CPA staff was able to join our communities in celebrating clean energy and helping our communities learn more about CPA.

We kicked off the season joining the City of Downey at the 2022 City of STEM event, where we had the privilege to judge the Innovation Challenge, which encourages Los Angeles County middle school students to use their STEM and critical thinking skills to identify sustainable solutions to address problems affecting lives in Los Angeles County.

CPA followed up by mobilizing our teams in support of Earth Day 2022, where our staff had an exciting time connecting with our communities throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties at a total of 13 Earth Day events.

Additionally, CPA Executive Director Ted Bardacke spent Earth Day with our Energy Committee Chair Robert Parkhurst, Congresswoman Judy Chu, State Senator Antony Portantino, and LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger at the unveiling of Sierra Madre’s new solar + energy storage system installed at the municipal water treatment facility. This system serves as a great example of the kinds of resiliency projects CPA is investing in and bringing to local communities through our Power Ready program.

Our Earth Day activities concluded by sponsoring and joining the amazing team at ActiveSGV and thousands of residents at the 626 Golden Streets event. This open street event serves as an opportunity for local residents to walk, jog, bike, skate, stroll, and more in the San Gabriel Valley, connecting with community members, friends, and families.

CPA is grateful for the opportunity to continue to support our local communities and is proud of the partnerships that allow us to engage with our customers in-person once more. To learn more about CPA and our community outreach visit cleanpoweralliance.org.

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.