3EStrategies
Core Consulting Team
Cylvia Hayes, CEO
Cylvia is the founder and CEO of 3EStrategies. She has 17 years of professional experience in sustainability issues including sustainable energy, green building, waste prevention and sustainable economics. In 2005, Cylvia was honored as a Top 50 Leader in Oregon by Oregon Business magazine. She was chosen by Cascade Business News as a 2006 Top 40 Under 40 and was just named the 2006 Central Oregon “Earth Star”. Cylvia is currently co-chairing Governor Kulongoski’s Renewable Energy Working Group. She serves on the Central Oregon Economic Development Strategy Committee and the Bend 2030 Vibrant Economy action planning group. She ran for the Oregon Legislature in 2002, using the campaign to elevate the issues of sustainable development. She holds a Masters in Environmental Studies degree from The Evergreen State College. Hayes was recently chosen as one of the 1,000 people to be trained by former Vice President Al Gore to deliver the climate change presentation that is the basis of An Inconvenient Truth.
David Rafkind
David has served as the acting Director of the Business Alliance for Sustainable Energy (BASE) and a core consultant for 3EStrategies since late 2007. An innovator, problem solver, and whole systems thinker, David's unique skill sets and incredible attention to detail have been instrumental in his success. He thrives on bring together individuals and institutions, exchanging knowledge and converting ideas into sustainable action. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science from Western Washington University.
His professional career has built upon a formal education rooted in hard science, mathematics and environmental science. He has experience in product design, engineering, environmental science, robotics, and graphic / web design. In depth studies of climate science and conducting climate reconstructions in Oregon and Washington spurred interest in carbon and green house gas emission inventories. He assisted the City of Bend in formulating and completing their Community Carbon Inventory.
David was the primary researcher for the Sustainable Oregon Workforce Initiative, lead researcher and co-author of the reports, “An Analysis of Clean Energy Workforce Needs and Programs in Oregon” and “An Inventory of Clean Energy Development in Oregon.” He continues work to coordinate development of a cohesive green jobs initiative and strong green collar workforce for the clean energy and energy efficiency industries in the North West.
Scott Steele
Scott is the founder of Steele Associates Architects LLC in Bend, Oregon. He attended the University of Oregon where he earned a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Architecture Degree. Scott is a licensed Architect in Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, Montana, & Colorado. He is a (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) LEED® Accredited Design Professional and a Certified Climate Change Presenter. His firm’s goal is to create truly unique and sustainable design solutions for each project, drawing inspiration from each individual site and client. Scott has designed numerous LEED® and sustainable projects including the Steele Associates Building which was the first building in Bend to attain a LEED® Certification level of Gold. His genuine love of the Pacific Northwest’s natural and built environments has fueled his drive to “spread the green gospel” through education and example. His work and community service have earned him numerous design and business awards including the 2007 BetterBricks Emerging Leader Award for his promotion and implementation of sustainable design.