Speakers

Sophia Cunningham is vice president of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) at the Greater Houston Partnership, the principal business organization for the greater Houston region. HETI promotes economic growth in Houston by convening energy industry members in support of technology, policy, and market initiatives for an energy-abundant, low-carbon future. At HETI, Sophia is responsible for efforts related to carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS), methane management, community engagement, climate equity, and stakeholder activation through the Initiative’s Advisory Board. Prior to joining HETI, Sophia was director of public policy at the Partnership. The Partnership’s public policy team advances Houston’s position as a great global city through policy that fosters economic growth and opportunity for all. Sophia was responsible for the Partnership’s energy, sustainability, transportation and infrastructure policy portfolio. Prior to joining the public policy team, Sophia worked for the Partnership’s regional workforce development initiative, UpSkill Houston. During her time at UpSkill Houston, Sophia supported the development of employer-led programs that cultivate quality talent in the industries that drive Houston’s regional economy. Sophia received her Master of Science in Energy from Texas A&M University. She graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is an alum of the Center for Houston’s Future Leadership Forum.