Amanda Caloras

Policy Associate

Amanda is a Policy Associate on MEEA’s Policy Team and is responsible for aiding in administrative functions alongside legislative and regulatory tracking focused on Indiana and Kentucky.

Prior to joining MEEA, Amanda worked in the City of Evanston’s Office of Sustainability where she performed research on building energy policy and waste management. In this role, she also curated and wrote weekly newsletters engaging the Evanston community in sustainability topics.

Amanda holds a B.A. in Environmental Sciences and Economics from Northwestern University. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys cooking, hammocking and gardening.

Author Latest Articles

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