Evan is a proud Native Hawaiian recognized among “40 Under 40” for bridging advanced technology with indigenous knowledge to foster equitable solutions rooted in Hawaiian values. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi, he holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering—with minors in Fine Arts and Entrepreneurship—from the University of Portland, specialized in Modern Native Nations studies at American University through the Washington Internship for Native Students (interning at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy and the National Science Foundation, where he focused on invention, knowledge transfer, and innovation), and earned a Certificate in Financial Management from Cornell University. As Director of Project Delivery at Shifted Energy, Evan deploys cutting-edge technologies in frontline communities, forges lasting partnerships to expand equitable access, and accelerates impact through internal innovation. He also sits on the DEI Council for the Association of Energy Services Professionals, championing strategies that unite the sector. Previously, Evan led sustainable infrastructure initiatives at Pacific Current and ENGIE. A dedicated cultural practitioner with Pua Aliʻi Ilima, he grounds his leadership in kuleana (responsibility) and a commitment to uplifting indigenous brilliance.