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Taylor Corn

@taylorcorn

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Sustainability leader driving fleet electrification and GHG reduction through data-led programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a sustainability leadership role where I can manage multi-stakeholder decarbonization programs, deliver measurable GHG reductions, and turn technical analysis into practical roadmaps with strong community and cross-functional collaboration.

I’m a sustainability leader advising government, utility, and private sector clients on energy efficiency, electrification, and GHG reduction. I translate technical data into actionable strategies, and I’m fluent in Spanish—supporting cross-functional and cross-cultural stakeholder work.

As Clean Cities Director at the Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC), I serve as the primary regional representative for the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program, overseeing transportation and energy efficiency initiatives across Northeast Missouri and the Midwest. I manage $3.2M projects to develop strategic GHG reduction roadmaps, delivering 100,000+ tons of CO2 reduction through fleet electrification and clean energy programs.

Previously, as Senior Program Coordinator, I advised the City of Lawrence, Kansas, by conducting a 600+ vehicle electrification analysis and led stakeholder engagement for federal sustainability-focused programs (EVUM, DERA, DRIVE, etc.). I also managed $1.6M federal and private projects focused on decarbonization, electrification, and energy efficiency, including delivering clean energy trainings and assimilating technical reports for governing bodies.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Clean Cities Director

Current

Metropolitan Energy Center

Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)

Serves as primary regional representative for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program, overseeing transportation and energy-efficiency initiatives across Northeast Missouri and the Midwest. Manages $3.2M projects and delivered 100,000+ tons of CO2 reduction through fleet electrification and clean energy programs.

Transportation Electrification Program Leadership Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Budget Management Subrecipient Performance Community Outreach

Senior Program Coordinator

Metropolitan Energy Center

Oct 2024 - Aug 2025 (10 months)

Advised the City of Lawrence on fleet decarbonization by conducting a 600+ vehicle electrification analysis and led stakeholder liaison work for federal sustainability programs. Managed $1.6M in federal and private projects focused on decarbonization and delivered clean energy trainings to key stakeholders.

Fleet Electrification Analysis Decarbonization Program Support Stakeholder Management Project Management Training And Facilitation

Program Coordinator

Metropolitan Energy Center

Jun 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Developed transportation-emissions reduction strategies with municipalities aligned to sustainability targets and coordinated 10 Ride and Drive (EV showcase) events reaching thousands of stakeholders. Conducted a community needs assessment for underserved Kansas City districts to highlight EJ disparities and supported clean energy partnership and funding identification.

Event Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Partnership Development Strategic Sustainability

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Drake University

Bachelor of Science, Sustainability

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Presidential Scholarship (2018–2022); Dean’s List

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability at Drake University, supported by academic recognition including Dean’s List and a Presidential Scholarship.