Edward “Ed” Rivet II

Executive director

Ed has 35+ years of experience in Michigan policy making, including 30 years as the chief pro-life lobbyist/strategist. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public administration from Michigan State University. He’s been involved in political campaigns for over four decades, managed record-setting statewide petition drives and has extensive media experience, including hosting a daily current-events local radio program.

Ed walks the walk when it comes to advanced energy. He has a geothermal system and solar panels at his home and drives a hybrid electric vehicle. A lifelong Michigander, his views on stewarding our natural resources have been shaped by life experiences as an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster, hunter and canoeing and fly fishing the AuSable River his entire life.

Emily Szczerowski

Director of programs & operations

Emily Szczerowski is a 2019 Graduate of Michigan State University and holds degrees in Public Policy and Interdisciplinary Studies. While in college, Emily was politically active and held several leadership positions within student organizations.

In 2017, Emily was part of the Inaugural Class of Pischea Fellows and completed research on Michigan’s Biomass Industry. Following her fellowship, she joined the MICEF Leadership Council and Advocacy Fund Board, bringing her involvement full circle with her employment in 2021.

Outside of work, Emily is a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor, and enjoys cooking and traveling the world with her husband Vinny.