Francesca joined Breakthrough Energy in April of 2022, where she focuses on strategic development and cross-cutting communications initiatives. Her work supports events, external engagement opportunities, strategic communications, and relationship management. She plans to leverage her passion for relationship building and communications to develop a strong Breakthrough network, critical to achieving the team’s net-zero goal by 2050.

Prior to joining the Communications team, Francesca spent four years as a management consultant for philanthropic organizations, NGO’s, political campaigns, and technology companies. With an expert eye for organization and attention to detail, she managed events and communications for high-profile clientele, with a focus on philanthropic convenings pertaining to climate, global health, and international development.

In addition to her mission-driven work, Francesca built processes and organizational frameworks for large technology companies. This included the development of global PMO practices, strategy, metrics, and program execution. She is a natural problem solver and finds joy in creating efficient and effective solutions through thoughtful analysis, program, and relationship management.

Francesca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Washington. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT, where she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, Great Pyrenees, and Golden Retriever. Outside of work, you can find them skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, exploring the mountain west, and playing tennis.