Alexandra (Ali) DySard
Florida Program Manager
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 the Environmental Defense Fund Florida Program Manager. Ali focuses on advancing the adoption of medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles, EV and port 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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Ali Dysard: Florida’s heartland needs EV infrastructure, not more barrier
Florida Politics, March 17, 2025 -
EVs weathered the storm: How electric vehicles are helping during extreme weather events
Florida Politics, October 31, 2024 -
Paving the Way: Florida's Journey from Diesel to Electric Fleets
YouTube, October 5, 2024 -
Myth busting 101: Floridians should know the facts about electric vehicles
The Invading Sea, April 24, 2024 -
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