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Kerry Bowie
Kerry Bowie
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Kerry Bowie

Browning the Green Space and Malaika Ventures

Somerville, MA USA

"Everything is not just an academic exercise. How do you bring your heart and soul into the work that you do? That really connects passion and purpose."

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Kerry's work combines: Environment & Nature, Non-Profit Organizations, and Upholding a Cause and Belief

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Day In The Life

Co-Founder & Partner

I work to bridge business, government, and community efforts for a more just energy transition.

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Day In The Life Of A Clean Energy Nonprofit President

My Day to Day

Every day, I work to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in clean energy. As the leader of Browning the Green Space, I connect with community organizations, corporate partners, and policymakers to create jobs, build wealth, and reduce energy burdens for communities of color. My day might involve speaking at conferences, advising federal agencies, or leading panels, all with the goal of ensuring a just energy transition​.

Skills & Education

Advice for getting started

Figure out what your passion is. What did you enjoy doing at 12 years old? Then determine what's in your toolbox. Your toolbox contains your degrees and resume, and it also includes your unique perspective and experiences. For example, if you're a Black man with an engineering degree, you bring different things to the table than a white woman with the same degree. Finally, figure out where the money is to fund what your goals. Connect with people, find the funding, set a plan, and keep moving.

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Environmental Engineering

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Graduate Degree

    Environmental Engineering

    University of Michigan

  • Graduate Degree

    Entrepreneurship and Finance

    MIT Sloan School of Management

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Growing up in Alabama, I developed a love for science, inspired by my mother’s background in biology and chemistry.

  • 2.

    I pursued environmental engineering at MIT and was intrigued by its blend of biology, chemistry, and problem-solving.

  • 3.

    After earning my master’s degree at the University of Michigan, I worked in semiconductor manufacturing at Texas Instruments for a decade.

  • 4.

    Realizing business decisions often outweighed engineering ones, I pursued an MBA at MIT Sloan, focusing on entrepreneurship and finance.

  • 5.

    My time in government, under Governors Patrick and Baker, allowed me to help shape Massachusetts’ clean energy policies.

  • 6.

    I co-founded Browning the Green Space to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clean energy and climate tech sectors.

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    I then launched the Maji Project and Malaika Ventures, committing my support to Black and Brown founders in climate technology.

Defining Moments

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Going to MIT was a big deal where I came from, so I really felt the pressure of the community behind me. I wish that I could've taken a break and relaxed a little bit more through my educational journey.

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