Alexandra (Ali) DySard
Senior Policy Specialist, Florida Programs
Work
Areas of expertise:
Electric vehicles and infrastructure, climate policy, organic agriculture, plastic and packaging waste, clean energy, and partnership engagement.
Description
Ali DySard is an Environmental Defense Fund Senior Program Specialist. Ali focuses on advancing the adoption of medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles, EV infrastructure and state and local policy in Florida.
Background
Ali worked as an environmental advocate in the private sector overseeing state and federal policy, corporate sustainability planning, stakeholder engagement, and campaign strategy. She has worked in the environmental arena for local governments, educational institutions, for the private sector and with non-profits. She is a board Member with Trash Free Maryland and on the Advisory Board for the Maryland Pesticide Education Network. She is an outdoor, zero waste and all things water enthusiast.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, University of Washington, Seattle
Latest pieces
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Electric Vehicles (EV) Fact Sheets
Let's Tackle Climate Change Florida, October 17, 2023 -
Why is there a new proposed tax on electric vehicles?
The Invading Sea, October 17, 2023 -
For a Clean, Safe Ride to School, Electric Buses Get Straight A’s. Propane? Needs Improvement
Energy Exchange, July 26, 2023 -
For a Clean, Safe Ride to School, Electric Buses Get Straight A’s. Propane? Needs Improvement
Growing Returns, July 26, 2023 -
Electric vehicles mean billions in savings for Florida taxpayers
Orlando Sentinel, May 4, 2023 -
Does a Senate electric vehicle bill disproportionately punish Florida EV owners?
Florida Politics, April 27, 2023 -
500,000 Florida children ride to school on diesel buses. That is not being efficient.
Tallahassee Democrat, October 18, 2022