Akhila is an Associate Programs Director at Forth, where she works on expanding equitable access to electric transportation. She leads the Oregon and Washington Clean Fuels Backstop Aggregator portfolios, connecting regional efforts across Forth's electric mobility programs and supporting transportation electrification for utilities, cities and communities. Akhila brings over 12 years of experience in sustainable transportation and development across nonprofits, public agencies, and private consultancies. She holds an M.P.A. in Energy Policy from Columbia University.