Kaitlyn J. Bunker, Ph.D., P.E., serves as director of the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) at Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), a global nonprofit organization working to transform the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. In this role, she leads a diverse team that coordinates CFAN, with an aim to unlock access to climate finance at scale in developing countries. She previously led the Islands Energy Program at RMI, a team that partners with islands in the Caribbean to support and accelerate their clean energy transitions. Prior to joining RMI, she earned a Ph.D., an M.S., and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Michigan Technological University. Her graduate research focused on microgrids, and optimizing control strategies for distributed renewable resources. She joined RMI in 2014 and is a certified professional engineer in the state of Colorado. Dr. Bunker is a life member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and currently serves on SWE’s board of directors; she received the SWE Distinguished New Engineer award in 2018. She also recently served on the board of directors of the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL).