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Indian Americans Masood Akhtar and Kamaljit Kaur Jackson have been appointed to the State’s Green Ribbon Commission on clean energy and environmental innovation by Wisconsin State Governor Tony Evers.
“The commission will play a critical role in creating a Green Innovation Fund so we can work toward investing in and achieving our clean energy goals. I’m looking forward to the Commission’s work ahead and their important role in helping ensure Wisconsin is a leader in innovative clean energy industries and technologies,” said Governor Evers on the formation of the Green Ribbon Commission.
Masood Akhtar founded CleanTech Partners (CTP) to accelerate the commercialization of energy-saving and renewable energy technologies and served as the president. He is also a founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Biopulping International, Inc and co-founded the Bioenergy Deployment Consortium. A seasoned energy sector expert, he ensured a first-of-its-kind MOU signed between the US Department of Energy (DOE) and Wisconsin to promote greater energy efficiency throughout Wisconsin’s industrial sector, his credentials read.
Kamaljit Kaur Jackson is the vice president of programs and operations for the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC). She worked in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors in key positions. She serves on the Board of Directors for Visioning A Greater Racine (VGR) and is an examiner for the Baldrige National Quality Program, according to her profile.
