Solar energy for families in Santo Domingo, Panama

125 Donations from 117 Donors:

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Project Personnel

Bethany Summersgill - Panama Solar Project Lead

Bethany traveled to Panama in December 2007 to implement solar energy-related projects and scope out possible future projects. She led work in community development and communication. She became project manager in 2008, and is currently working to streamline organizational structure, determine future goals, coordinate teamwork, expand membership, and gain further sponsor support.

Christopher Vega - International Projects Chair

Christopher began working on the Chagres project in Fall 2007 and served as translator for the trip in December 2007. He is currently serving as International Projects Chair and acts as the primary liason between contacts in Panama and the student group. In addition to his major of electrical engineering, Christopher enjoys international politics and studying foreign languages.

Kari Nigorizawa - Project Technical Lead

Kari became involved in this project when she took a 2-quarter senior design course where her team designed the house electrification systems. She is traveling to Panama during August 2008 to begin the installation process, and can't wait to see the results of her team's hard work. Kari loves living abroad and experiencing other cultures, and she hopes to continue working with green technologie