Mary Grikas

The ability to make a meaningful, positive impact is one of the reasons my professional journey led me to my current role as Head of Communications in the Americas for Lightsource bp. I’m also perpetually eager – and admittedly fearless – to learn new things.

I started my career as an electrical and computer engineer working in nuclear power, and I’ve held senior leadership roles in the semiconductor and telecommunications industries. I’ve defined and launched products that over 3 million customers enjoyed. But they say that the pen is mightier than the sword, and I’ve learned firsthand the truth in that as well as discovered my passion for writing.

Ten years ago, I joined the solar industry in a marketing and communications role to also realize my passion for contributing to our planet’s sustainable future. What a delight that I’m now able to combine my passion for advancing clean energy with that of helping ASGA promote solar grazing. I’ve learned so much from ASGA, and Lexie Hain, about the co-location of agricultural production on solar farms and how, if we’re intentional, the industry can expand the benefits of solar in multiple ways, further benefitting ecosystems and communities. I look forward to helping advance ASGA’s mission and tell their story through the power of the pen.