Arthur Lee

Arthur Lee is a co-founder of Organization of Clean Energy and Climate. Arthur also serves as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of SAI.TECH Global Corporation. With an in-depth understanding of energy and computing, he published his first book Computing: The Future of Computing and Energy in 2021; and his second book Energism is published in 2022.

Arthur made the list of Forbes China 30 under 30 at 2021 and is one of the founding members of Forbes Global Alliance (FGA) — a subsidiary of Forbes Media Group, and a membership-based platform for entrepreneurs and company executives. Arthur received EMBA from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Mr. David Hermann

David serves as the Vice President of Student Affairs and Institutional Advancement at Washington State College of Ohio, bringing over 16 years of expertise in higher education. In this role, he has led transformative initiatives, including “VIP Admissions” and “Free College,” which have expanded student awareness and accessibility, recently resulting in a 7% increase in annual enrollment. With a strong background in leadership roles, David has held positions such as Executive Director of Admissions and High School Relations at Lakeshore Technical College in Wisconsin, Director of Enrollment Services at Kankakee Community College in Illinois, and Academic Advisor at the University of North Texas. Passionate about a student-centered mission, he excels in team collaboration, strategic planning, and implementing meaningful organizational changes that foster growth and access. Residing in Marietta, Ohio, David holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Illinois State University, a master’s degree in School Counseling from Governors State University, and is currently ABD in a PhD program in Higher Education Administration at Illinois State University.

John W. Riggs

Director of Agriculture at WVUP | Agriculture Developer | Professor | Cattleman

John W. Riggs is a dynamic agricultural leader and educator driving innovation in West Virginia’s ag sector. As Director of Agriculture at WVU Parkersburg, he has led major program growth over the past four years, including the creation of The Riverhawk Farm—a student-centered educational farm developed through strong local partnerships and a bold vision for hands-on learning.

Also serving as an agriculture professor at WVUP and Eastern WV Community & Technical College, John shares practical knowledge shaped by years of real-world experience. He owns Weeping Willow Ag Services LLC, specializing in farm development, fencing, spring systems, excavation, and full-scale farm renovations. He also co-owns Weeping Willow Cattle Company, a Black Angus and Hereford cow-calf operation in St. Marys, WV.

John brings over a decade of hands-on experience in agriculture, combining academic insight with practical know-how. From production livestock and pasture management to infrastructure development and agri-business strategy, he has worked closely with farmers, students, and landowners to design sustainable, profitable farm systems. His work is rooted in a deep respect for the land, and a belief in agriculture’s power to transform communities.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management and is a certified West Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator. John’s career is a blend of education, consultation, and agricultural production—focused on empowering the next generation and strengthening the regional ag economy.

Dr. George Banziger

Pre-retirement: Work Experience:43 years as professor, academic dean, and grants manager at four colleges, including research and teaching in gerontology and several fields of psychology, economic indicators of mental health; grant seeking in science education, medical prevention and intervention, pre-engineering and technical education

Post-retirement & Volunteer Activities: Group leader of local chapter (OH 6th congressional district) of Citizens Climate Lobby (a national movement to lobby federal law makers on climate-related legislation), board member of Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action (a group promoting climate youth ambassadors, community education on climate change in the Mid-Ohio Valley region), member of Green Sanctuary Committee (activities concerning brine-waste injection wells in the region, placing solar panels on the sanctuary building, and community education on climate change) of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta (OH), consultant to ReImagine Appalachia (a group dedicated to moving the central Appalachian region from an economy based on extractive industries to locally sourced manufacturing and business based on renewable energy); author of several op-eds and letters to the editor about climate change and the environmental and economic benefits of renewable energy.

Education: B.A. in psychology, Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D. in social psychology, Syracuse University

Dr. Sally(Xiaolei) Sun

Dr. Sally Sun is a distinguished professional in the field of chemical engineering with over 20 years of experience specializing in battery applications and energy storage. After obtaining her Ph.D. from North Carolina State University, her early work focused on hydrogen storage using chemical hydrides, showcasing her dedication to advancing energy storage technologies. She expanded her expertise by the implementation of the coal hydrogasification process, converting hydrogen into methane for more accessible energy storage. In the same project, she pioneered capturing CO2 using algae and converting algae oil into jet fuel. These endeavors reflect her commitment to sustainable energy solutions. In 2013, Dr. Sun co-founded Electric Applications Incorporated (EAI), a company that became a prominent provider of battery testing and application solutions. Her leadership at EAI was instrumental in establishing the company as a key player in the industry. Notably, in 2023, EAI was acquired by Applied Technical Services, and Dr. Sun transitioned into the role of Technical Manager.

Dr. Tao Wu

Over 16 years’ experience in semiconductor technology and 4 years in Cryptocurrency Mining Data Center construction. Dr. Wu began his career at the world’s leading semiconductor chip manufacturer, Intel Inc, and served for 14 years there working as a Substrate Technology Development Engineer and Manager, and Material Commodity Lead & Supply Chain Engineer. Dr. Wu served as Director of Engineering & US Projects at Bitmain and Bitdeer, then Operation & Engineering VP at Amber group, where he successfully accomplished and led a team in building of 10MW, 100MW and 500MW Cryptocurrency Mining Data Center in USA.

Dr. Wu received his B.S. from Beijing University of Chemical Technology in chemical engineering; his Ph.D. degree from North Carolina State University in chemical engineering; conducted Post-Doc research at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).