Kevin Russell | Brand Strategy & Marketing
Kevin Russell is a multidisciplinary strategist and creative problem-solver with over 15 years of experience helping growth-minded organizations break free from branding and marketing limbo. As Brand Strategy & Marketing Director, he leads a creative consultancy that connects the dots between strategy, leadership, and growth to build enduring value for clients across sectors. A veritable […]
Advancing clean energy development for Tribal Nations, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations
We provide a comprehensive suite of services to support Tribal Nations, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations in advancing clean energy development from concept to operation. Our expertise spans strategic planning, technical and economic analysis, policy advisory, community engagement, and project delivery — with a focus on maximizing benefits for Indigenous Nations and ensuring culturally grounded […]
Workforce Development & Reentry Program
Utility-scale solar plus projects—such as the 150 MW Baldy Mesa and 50 MW Silver Peak in California owned and operated by AES —typically generate hundreds of construction jobs, the majority of which are filled by skilled union labor. In an effort to support economic empowerment and restorative justice in the City of Adelanto where these […]
Advancing Tribal Energy Sovereignty
L’nu Renewables is an Indigenous-led renewable energy company dedicated to advancing energy sovereignty for Tribal Nations/First Nations and accelerating the transition to clean, sustainable power. We offer advisory services in energy planning, energy feasibility, and project development for both community-scale and utility-scale energy projects across the U.S. and Canada—creating economic opportunity while strengthening Indigenous communities. Our […]
Jennifer Valdez | Business Development
Jennifer Valdez is an energy strategist and business development professional with over a decade of experience advancing projects that bridge technology, policy, and community development. At Sandia National Laboratories, she leads strategic partnerships and project development across the Department of Energy’s energy programs—guiding initiatives such as the DOE’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Navajo Nation […]
Joshua Tree Preservation Project
The Baldy Mesa Solar + Storage Project is a 150 MW solar plus storage project located on approximately 1,000 acres of desert lands in Adelanto, California. Designed to deliver clean, renewable energy to the grid through a 5-mile 115 kV transmission line interconnecting with Southern California Edison, the project stores solar power during the day to […]
Organizational Policy on Tribal Nation Engagement
The McFarland Solar Project is a 500 MW solar-plus-storage facility built on 3,000 acres of desert land in Yuma County, Arizona. As lead developer for the project, Tanya recognized a critical gap in how First Nations were being engaged—particularly in “pro-development” states like Arizona, where consultation with Tribal Nations is not always legally required, especially […]
Matt Ferguson | Chief Legal, Project Finance & Indigenous Partnership
Matt Ferguson has over 20 years of experience advising and counseling clients on a wide range of corporate, project finance, governance, and tax issues. Matt has served in legal and advisory roles for a Fortune 50 company and an international accounting, tax, & advisory firm; and in a federal government agency, with focuses on renewable […]
Tanya Martinez | Founder & Vision Keeper
Tanya Martinez is a seasoned developer with a deep commitment to energy sovereignty for Tribal Nations/First Nations and advancing clean energy solutions that foster economic opportunity. With over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, she has served in diverse roles—primarily as a project developer and engineering consultant—delivering community-scale and utility-scale energy projects […]
Renewable Energy
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