People
Erin Ansbro
Data Researcher
Erin Ansbro worked at the EFC between 2019 – 2020 as a Data Researcher working primarily on statewide water and wastewater rates surveys. She graduated from the University of Chapel Hill in May 2019 with … Read more
Glenn Barnes
Associate Director
Glenn Barnes worked at Environmental Finance Center at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2006 – 2019, ultimately serving as associate director. He conducted professional development courses and provided direct technical assistance … Read more
Omid Barr
Project Director
Omid Barr joined the Environmental Finance Center in 2020 as a graduate research assistant. He earned his B.S. from the University of Maryland in 2018, after which he interned with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. In … Read more
Liz Barteldt
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Liz Barteldt is a sophomore majoring in Environmental Studies with a Business Administration Minor. On campus, she has previously worked at the Ackerman Center for Sustainability and is currently Vice President of Sustainable Business Club. … Read more
Garrett Basnight
Research Assistant
Garrett Basnight is a recent graduate of Environmental Studies at UNC working on research and outreach assistance at the EFC. He will be managing EFC social media accounts and providing graphic design and hands on … Read more
Stacey Berahzer
Senior Project Director
Stacey Isaac Berahzer worked at the Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill for several years up to 2018. She has an undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University in … Read more
Deja Boone
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Deja Boone is a senior at the Hussman School of Media and Journalism, majoring in advertising and public relations. At the EFC, Deja works as a graphic designer and videographer intern. Some of her hobbies … Read more
Sarah Cao
Undergraduate Outreach and Communications Assistant
Sarah is a freshman at UNC Chapel Hill majoring in Psychology and Statistics and Analytics. She joined the EFC in the spring of 2024 as an outreach and communications assistant. In her free time, Sarah … Read more
Alex Clegg
Research Fellow
Alex Clegg worked at the EFC while a senior at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in environmental studies and economics, with a minor in city and regional planning. He hopes to … Read more
Emma Copenhaver
Project Analyst
Emma Copenhaver joined the EFC in December 2022. A recent UNC alum, she graduated in December 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Chemistry. As a student, she focused her … Read more