Johnelle Brown serves as Operations Chief of Staff and Vice President of Operations at the American Clean Power Association (ACP), where she leads operational strategy and execution at the leading multi-technology clean energy trade association. With more than 15 years of experience spanning operations, human resources, and organizational leadership, Johnelle brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and advancing initiatives that drive both operational excellence and inclusive workplace cultures.

Prior to her current role, Johnelle served as ACP’s Director of Operations, after holding leadership roles in human resources and operations at the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the Corn Refiners Association, where she was responsible for the full scope of HR, employee engagement, and office management. Earlier in her career, she spent over a decade in commercial real estate with EDENS and Regency Centers, managing property operations, capital budgeting, and tenant relations across multiple markets.

Throughout her career, Johnelle has demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, spearheading initiatives that create more supportive environments for underrepresented professionals. Her leadership focus and track record directly align with WRISE’s mission mentoring emerging professionals, championing equitable workplace policies, and driving initiatives that elevate women across the renewable energy sector.

Johnelle resides in Fairfax, VA with her wife and boy-girl twins, where she actively engages in community service and mentoring, championing opportunities for women and girls to thrive through the Fairfax City Commission for Women, James Madison University’s Women for Madison Executive Advisory Council and Girl Scout Troop 55132 troop leader.