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Gina Melekh currently serves as the Regional Director at Franklin Energy, overseeing the Residential portfolio of Demand Response and Energy Efficiency programs for Illinois utilities, while managing relationships with multiple electric and gas utilities and leading a team of over 100 staff. Previously, as a Senior Program Manager at Franklin Energy, Gina successfully grew a portfolio of energy efficiency programs by 20% year-over-year despite economic challenges. Earlier experiences include roles as an Expert Strategic Analyst at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, where Gina optimized the energy efficiency portfolio, and as an Energy Analyst for the City of Baltimore, creating strategic energy management plans. Gina's background also includes project management and consulting roles at various organizations, a Master of Business Administration in Sustainability from Presidio Graduate School, and a strong educational foundation in Finance and Technology.