Nellie Gorbea Named CEO of Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust

Nellie Gorbea Named CEO of Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust

Former Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea has been tapped to head a green energy non-profit in Puerto Rico.

“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as President and CEO at Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust! The Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust is an independent, nonprofit organization created to foster and fund research, development and infrastructure projects that promote clean and renewable energy in Puerto Rico,” said Gorbea in an announcement.

Gorbea ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island in 2022. Previously, she served eight years as Secretary of State and was Rhode Island’s first Hispanic elected statewide. Over the past year, she has served as a fellow at Salve Regina University.

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“We are excited to announce the appointment of Nellie M. Gorbea Diaz as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Green Energy Trust. Her vast experience in establishing and leading non-profit organizations focused on public policy, as well as the successful implementation of strategic plans in public service, will be vital to fulfilling our mission of promoting the use of renewable energy in Puerto Rico,” stated Francisco Berríos Portela, chairman of the board of trustees. Gorbea Díaz will be instrumental in leading this Trust, which aims to support the transformation of our energy sector to clean and renewable energy, thanks to her vast expertise in the public and nonprofit sectors in both the mainland United States and Puerto Rico.  One of the main challenges currently facing the Island and the world right now is the transition to green energy,” said Berríos Portela.

 

Focus on Green

“We all know that the transformation of our global economy to green energy is critical to our life on this planet. The Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust provides a unique opportunity to leverage funds into green energy projects and build upon Puerto Rico's wealth of local resources, including its people, universities, and geography so that we can make the shift to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Excited to join and support the growing number of business, government and the civil society efforts in Puerto Rico that are contributing to this vital task, said Gorbea.