Sarah Homet (she/her) comes to MHET with a background in community-based program support, social impact communications, and grassroots arts and culture work. She holds a B.S. in Sociology with a minor in Media Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as certifications in OSHA10 and as a BPI Building Analyst Technician. Before joining MHET, Sarah served as Program Assistant at Communities for Local Power, coordinating the Empower Kingston program, a renewable energy mentorship connecting residents with green career pathways in the trades.

Previously, Sarah worked as a Senior Content Strategist and Project Manager at Whole Whale, a B-corp digital marketing agency, where she led national campaigns for nonprofit clients. Her desire for direct, place-based impact inspired her shift to local work. She has since engaged with neighborhood arts and third-space initiatives through the DIY music scene and her work at Graveside Variety in Woodstock, a grassroots music venue that brought community members of all ages together to make music and learn from one another.

Sarah’s commitment to community care is rooted in her upbringing in Romania and Hungary in the 1990s, where she volunteered alongside her parents from an early age. Her volunteer work has also included music therapy and education for refugee youth. Outside of work, Sarah is a musician who plays guitar and bass, sings, and writes songs with her partner. She also enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, and traveling.

Felice Dong (she/her) serves as a Project Coordinator at MHET. A recent Yale University graduate with a B.S. in Statistics and Data Science, she brings experience in data analytics, community engagement, and project management. Before joining MHET, Felice worked as a data research assistant and academic mentor, serving first-generation and low-income students as well as incarcerated students through the Yale Prison Education Initiative. She also worked at Freedom Reads, a nonprofit that brings books and libraries into prisons. 

Felice is excited to bring her skills and commitment to equity to MHET, where she looks forward to connecting with and supporting local communities with empathy and care in working towards a sustainable and equitable environmental future. Outside of work, Felice is an avid music listener, horror movie fanatic, and mediocre tennis player.

Emily Mauro comes to MHET with a B.S. in Community Health Education and a background of 10 years in energy and sustainability efforts. She is most interested in work that explores and addresses the relationship between systemic discrimination and health disparities within disinvested communities. She is currently pursuing an Advanced Certificate in Public Administration at the City University of New York (CUNY) to deepen her understanding of the policy landscape in the US. Prior to MHET, she was building healthy, energy efficient strawbale homes for low-income individuals on a Community Land Trust. Emily has experience installing solar panels on residential homes, creating and implementing sustainability coursebooks and programs, and has experience writing grant proposals for small-scale renewable energy projects. In her free time, you can find Emily in her garden, enjoying live music, or camping in the mountains.

Denis Cooke (he/him), is a LaGuardia Community College graduate in Computer Technology with 25 years of IT experience and CompTIA A+ certification. An Honorably Discharged US Army veteran, he has worked across education, healthcare, and distribution sectors, specializing in IT equipment, training, and workspace planning. Denis brings expertise from roles at Bronx Community College, Columbia University Medical Center, and with Frank Brunkhorst.

Recently completing training in thermal, HVAC, and electrification programs, he holds certifications in HVAC, solar energy, and building electrification. Currently enrolled in programs at SUNY Ulster and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Denis aims to promote renewable energy, advocate for green practices, and collaborate with community organizations. With 30 years of experience guiding students, he merges his IT background with a passion for renewable energy and green building in community-focused roles, striving to reduce carbon footprints and promote sustainability at MHET.