Karen Lee is a seasoned professional in the energy sector with extensive experience in resource management, project development, and engineering. Currently serving as the Power Resources Manager at Ava Community Energy, Karen oversees the Resource Adequacy portfolio and leads negotiations for long-term power purchase agreements. Prior roles include Senior Power Resource Associate at Cypress Creek Renewables, where Karen contributed to the financing of over 2.0 GW of solar projects, and various engineering positions focused on energy efficiency and performance analysis. Karen holds a Master's degree in Energy Technology for Sustainable Development from Universitat Politècnica de València and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from UCLA.