AJ Meyer
she/they
Co-President
MEM Degree Candidate, 2027
AJ is a Master of Environmental Management student concentrating in Energy & Community Engagement Environmental Justice. They are passionate about deep tech energy sustainability and mitigating AI development harms on communities. Prior to Duke, they worked as a project management consultant for Microsoft, helped community non-profits with their marketing and fundraising strategies, and facilitated leadership development workshops. At Duke, they are busy working to bring intersectionality to the energy community, researching data centers via the Deep Tech Hub, and learning hands-on canoe building methods via a Bass Connections project. You can find AJ frequently outside climbing, running, biking, or inside curled up with a matcha, a good book and their cats.
Pat Cronin
he/him
Co-President
MEM and MBA Degree Candidate, 2028
Pat Cronin is an MBA/MEM candidate at Duke University focused on the intersection of energy markets, technology, and policy to enable scalable decarbonization. Prior to Duke, he co-founded and led commercial strategy for a plumbing and HVAC business, where he focused on strategy, market development, and energy efficiency solutions. He has also advised investors and operators across infrastructure and industrial sectors on market analysis, regulatory dynamics, and technology adoption. At Duke, he is deepening his interests in power markets, carbon capture, and the broader energy transition, with a focus on how firms commercialize emerging technologies in complex global markets.
Nimo Yu
she/her
Career Trek Co-Chair
MEM Degree Candidate, 2027
Nimo is a MEM student concentrating in Energy and Business. She earned her undergraduate degree from Duke Kunshan University and has interned with multiple NGOs and private sector organizations in the field of sustainable development. After joining her classmates on a career trek to Austin, she is excited to serve as a Career Trek Coordinator for the 2026–2027 academic year. She is passionate about exploring industry decarbonization through energy technologies and helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals. Outside the classroom, Nimo enjoys exploring new food spots, attending fitness classes at the gym, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Cecilia Liang
she/her
Career Trek Co-Chair
MEM Degree Candidate, 2027
Cecilia is a Master of Environmental Management student at Duke University concentrating in Environmental Analytics & Modeling and Energy & Environment. She is passionate about renewable energy development, energy systems modeling, and data-driven solutions for the energy transition. Prior to Duke, she earned her B.S. in Environmental Science from The University of Texas at Austin and interned in corporate sustainability and ESG strategy at Dell Technologies. Originally from China, Cecilia enjoys traveling, exploring new food spots, and spending time with family and friends.
Maeve Gualtieri-Reed
she/her
Communications Chair
MEM Degree Candidate, 2027
Maeve is a second-year Master of Environmental Management student studying energy and data analytics. Before coming to Duke, she worked for a Sustainable Agriculture non-profit in operations and event coordination. She is excited about energy modeling, power markets, and solar project operations. This summer she is interning at Cypress Creek Renewables in Durham on their Asset Management team. Originally from Chapel Hill, NC, Maeve loves to run, bike, and do ceramics.
Anna Hilleary
she/her
Professional Development Chair
MEM Degree Candidate, 2027
Anna is a second year Master of Environmental Management student focusing on Energy, Economics, and Policy. She is passionate about grid modernization, power market efficiency, and energy regulatory frameworks. Prior to Duke, she worked at the National High Magnetic Field Lab, studying critical minerals and rare earth elements. She’s excited to aid in furthering the club’s mission of providing a space for students to learn more about the energy industry and connect with one another!
Sylvia Hipp
she/her
Treasurer
MEM Degree Candidate, 2027
Sylvia is a second year MEM student concentrating in energy modeling & analytics. She loves learning about power markets and is interested in understanding how improved energy efficiency and demand response can contribute to a cleaner and more resilient grid. Prior to coming to Duke, she worked for three years in economic consulting and after her first year at the Nicholas School will work as Energy Markets Intern at Voltus. She’s originally from Pinehurst, North Carolina and in her free time loves being outside, exploring Durham, and all forms of crafting.
Arthur Rinchinsambuu
he/him
Industry Engagement Chair
MEM Degree Candidate, 2027
Arthur Rinchinsambuu is a Duke MEM student concentrating in Energy and Business and serves as Industry Engagement Chair for the Duke Energy Club. In this role he works to connect students with professionals and opportunities across the energy sector. He brings 13 years of field experience from Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia, where he coordinated infrastructure projects, built operational systems, and worked across government and corporate stakeholders. Arthur is passionate about bridging field-level energy experience with the analytical and strategic skills he is building at Duke.