2026 Program Highlights

Summit Facilitators

The fifth annual Summer Summit is co-led by Irving Institute team members Dr. Megan Litwhiler, Assistant Director of Academic Programs, and Dr. Sarah Kelly, Research Scientist, Lecturer, and Head of the Energy Justice Clinic.

Keynote Speakers

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Erin Mayfield

Erin Mayfield

Hodgson Family Assistant Professor of Engineering
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

Erin Mayfield's research is in the areas of sustainable systems engineering and public policy. She focuses on three interacting research themes: energy and industrial systems planning, climate change mitigation, and multi-attribute decision-making. Her research bridges quantitative and qualitative approaches to address real-world problems and facilitate multi-stakeholder decision-making processes. 

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June Lukuyu

June Lukuyu

Assistant Professor of Power and Energy Systems
University of Washington

June Lukuyu is an affiliate of the UW Clean Energy Institute, a co-investigator with the eGUIDE initiative and a fellow with the Energy for Growth Hub and Kigali Collaborative Research Center. Her work centers on developing practical solutions for creating sustainable, inclusive, and integrated energy solutions for underserved communities using transdisciplinary approaches. Her expertise supports policymakers seeking equitable, community-focused energy transitions that combine technical and socio-economic perspectives.

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Program Mentors, Panelists, and Guest Facilitators