National Board of Directors
Tara Brown-Selders
President
In March 2023, Tara Brown-Selders joined EcoWomen as it aligns with her passion for encouraging women to embrace careers that will have a positive environmental impact and to connect with other co-minded professionals.
Tara’s unique career path is one she has forged herself.
After her green wedding in 2008, Tara founded a small business offering recycling collection services to companies and affluent communities in the Houston area.
In 2018, Tara returned to the commercial title insurance industry after closing her small business and joined the renewable energy team in various roles.
Tara joined Kensington Vanguard National Land Services in May of 2022 and has been instrumental in building their Energy Division. By combining Tara's passion for renewable energy with her love of entrepreneurship and her knowledge of title insurance, she has created a successful division in a short period of time.
In 2024, Tara will graduate from the University of Houston Clear Lake’s Master of Business Administration program with a focus on Environmental Management as furthering her education is something she cherishes.
When she has downtime, Tara enjoys spending time with family which includes her mother, husband, daughter, and rescue dog. She also enjoys relaxing on the beach or at a park on a nice Houston day and traveling whenever possible.
Noelle Paige
Treasurer
With over a decade of experience in the sustainability space, Noelle Paige is passionate about working towards a future with more renewable energy deployment while supporting an inclusive working atmosphere within the solar industry. She has worked on both development and finance teams for community solar, commercial & industrial, and utility scale solar energy projects. Noelle serves as Treasurer on a National Nonprofit Board called EcoWomen, which works to empower women to seek leadership in sustainability and environmentally conscious fields. A retired professional ballet dancer, Noelle is also active with the performing arts community in Washington, D.C., performing in the 2025 Cherry Blossom Parade and several other theatre productions. Noelle earned her BA in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Master of Public Administration from DePaul University, for which she is the current Chapter Leader for the DC DePaul University Alumni Committee.
Alex Depompolo
Grant Administration and Fundraising Director
Alex Depompolo joined the EcoWomen Board in February 2026 as the Grant Administration and Fundraising Director and oversees grant opportunities and corporate sponsorship engagements.
Alex is passionate about building climate-smart, people-centered transportation systems. Her career has spanned public policy, private sector innovation, and nonprofit leadership—including launching Big Ideas in Action to amplify community-driven mobility solutions from underrepresented regions and create space for cross-regional learning between the Global South and Global North. Her work reflects a deep belief that knowledge sharing must be mutual—and that true sustainability starts by listening to those closest to the challenge.
She has led programs backed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, influenced federal climate policy, and collaborated with local leaders from Bogotá to Boston. Whether coordinating global stakeholders or rewriting federal advocacy campaign strategy to respond to fast-changing environments, Alex is known for her ability to lead through complexity—and move good ideas into action.
Sofia Blankenship
Membership and Community Engagement Director
Sofia Ramirez Blankenship joined the EcoWomen Board in January 2026 as the Membership and Community Engagement Director and oversees the organization's national membership structure and experience.
She is driven by her passion for supporting women in professional industries and helping others build meaningful, successful careers in clean energy. From a young age, she has been interested in renewable energy and its role in shaping a more sustainable future. Sofia brings over fifteen years of professional experience spanning engineering, supply chain, and renewable energy development, supporting utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects from early-stage development through M&A transactions. She brings a unique, solutions-oriented perspective to project development, with expertise in land acquisition, title and environmental due diligence, and building scalable systems that improve execution and reduce risk. Sofia has previously led young professional organizations and organized student scholarship golf tournaments, and she currently serves as Co-Chair of the Dallas chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE). She is especially passionate about mentorship, career development, and fostering stronger professional networks for women and emerging professionals in the energy sector. Sofia is based in Dallas, Texas, with her family, a fluffy dog, a dozen chickens, and a pet crawfish named Fred, and enjoys outdoor adventures including hiking, camping, and off-roading.
Alexandra Carr Hallmark
Communications Director
Alexandra Hallmark joined the EcoWomen Board in January 2026 as the Communications Director and oversees the organization's messaging, media strategy, and public engagement.
Alexandra is passionate about advancing sustainability at the intersection of environmental policy, innovation, and industry transformation. Her career spans conservation fieldwork, regulatory advocacy, and technology development — including pioneering natural fiber, microplastic-free equestrian arena and racetrack surfaces that are redefining environmental and regulatory standards in performance sport. She also serves on the regulatory committee for the National Horse Council, monitoring and advising on environmental legislation affecting the equestrian industry nationwide. Her commitment to conservation extends globally, having led elephant protection initiatives in Thailand.
She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and International Studies from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. Whether translating complex science into compelling narratives or bridging the gap between industry practice and environmental policy, Alexandra brings a fluency across disciplines — and a steady conviction that sustainable innovation must be both technically rigorous and broadly accessible.
Accepting Applications
Operations and Technology Director
The Operations and Technology Director plays a key role in keeping EcoWomen organized, efficient, and positioned for growth. This role combines board administration and systems management, maintaining official records, governance documents, and meeting materials while ensuring processes are clear and consistent across the organization.
This position also oversees EcoWomen’s core platforms, including Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, Wix, and supporting tools like Canva and Trello. The Director manages access, permissions, and overall system hygiene, while helping ensure smooth onboarding, offboarding, and day to day operations.
In 2026, the focus is on creating a clean, centralized system of record, reducing document and access inefficiencies, and building a scalable operational backbone that supports compliance and long term continuity.
Accepting Applications
Board Recruitment Director
The Board Recruitment Director leads the strategy for building a strong and aligned Board of Directors. This role focuses on identifying skill gaps, sourcing and engaging qualified candidates, and managing a consistent recruitment process from outreach through selection.
This position oversees the Board application and interview process and supports onboarding and transitions for new members. The Director works closely with leadership to align recruitment with EcoWomen’s priorities and collaborates with Communications and Fundraising to increase visibility and attract the right candidates.
In 2026, the focus is on building a strong pipeline of candidates, filling key roles efficiently, and improving consistency in the recruitment process. This role supports leadership continuity, succession planning, and the long term strength of the organization.