Allison Smith is a Project Manager with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory where she facilitates technical assistance for states, local governments, and Tribes. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Louisville where she studied aquatic ecology. She was a post-doctoral research associate at the Center for Environmental Policy and Management before taking a position with Louisville Metro Government where she managed the brownfields program and sustainability initiatives. Since joining NREL in August 2022, Dr. Smith has worked with cities and Tribes on strategic energy planning, solar feasibility, and energy resilience. She works remotely from Louisville, Kentucky.