Christina Cilento
Manager, Equity in the Energy Transition Initiative
Christina Cilento is the manager of the Equity in the Energy Transition Initiative at RFF. She advances research and policy solutions to help fossil fuel-dependent communities build their economic resilience. Prior to RFF, she worked as a contractor for the Department of Energy supporting community engagement activities and previously advanced climate-aligned economic development at the nonprofit Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). In addition to her domestic climate work, Christina spent three years in Vientiane, Lao PDR examining the social and environmental impacts of foreign investment projects on rural villages.
Christina has a BS from Northwestern University. In her spare time, she enjoys foraging around DC and baking new recipes, both with varying levels of success.