Negocios Now

New York City-Latinos 40under40 Class of 2022

Negocios Now is the Hispanic Business Publication in Chicago with National Distribution

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www.negociosnow.com 22 October 2022 Maximizing Community Impact Favio German WORDS OF WISDOM: "A l fin y al cabo, somos lo que hacemos para cambiar lo que somos". Eduardo Galeano Age: 33 Title: Community Engagement Manager Name of Organization: Attentive Energy (Total Energies) Favio is a rising leader in the offshore wind and clean ener- gy industry. He has made it his career mission to build and strengthen systems that promote economic growth and healthy environments for marginalized communities. At Attentive Energy, he leads community engagement for the offshore wind developers' investments in New York and New Jersey where he ensures the most vulnerable commu - nities can benefit from the economic and environmental improvements that will be us- hered by the emerging indus- try. Favio's career arc includes experiences leading govern- ment clean energy workforce programs, senior leadership at a management consulting firm where he spearheaded projects for public sector clients, and multiple roles in nonprofit organizations, in- cluding AmpleSpace, which he co-founded as an effort to in- crease access to mental health services for men of color. Favio's mission is inspired by his early years living bet- ween the Dominican Republic and New York City, where he was keenly aware of the dis- proportionate economic and environmental challenges fa- ced by communities of color. Favio also witnessed how the- se challenges were juxtaposed by strong local efforts that create bridges to opportunity. Understanding this dynamic has fueled Favio's career inter- est and educational pursuits. He earned a Master of Pu- blic Administration from New York University, where he also co-taught a course on the fun- damentals of nonprofit ma- nagement. Favio also holds a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, College at Old Westbury. He is an alumni of the Council of Ur- ban Professionals and a proud member of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fra- ternity Incorporated. He is an avid traveler and enjoys endurance training such as swimming and run- ning during his free time. Favio aims to continue creating opportunities that ensure communities of color are at the forefront of the en- vironmental protection and economic growth represented by the clean energy evolution.

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