Advisory Board

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Dr. Pandwe Gibson graduated from Scripps College with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Black Studies, Gender Studies, and History. She then earned her Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Education/Urban Leadership from Claremont Graduate University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Sustainable Studies from MIT Sloan School of Management, along with numerous licenses, certification, and certificates.  She has become a globally renowned speaker and published researcher in the fields of supply chain management, manufacturing automation and green technology innovation.

Sustainable Residential Solar Systems

With over 20 years of experience in finance, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, Robert N. Black III is a solar entrepreneur and the CEO of Blackstar International. He holds a JD and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Wharton School, where he majored in Finance and Multi-national Management. He is also fluent in Spanish and has multiple publications in the field of solar energy.

Robert's current mission is to repurpose an inactive coal-fired electric plant in East Ohio into a solar energy hub that will enhance American energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and revitalize the local economy. Through this project, he aims to create new jobs, support schools, and invest in disadvantaged populations through partnerships with community organizations. He leverages his expertise in solar energy, corporate finance, and M&A to develop innovative solutions for the renewable energy sector and to expand Blackstar's global presence.