Agenda

Dr. Masica D. Jordan Alston is a nationally recognized leader in clean energy, workforce development, and social justice. Her ability to design innovative solutions for removing systemic barriers has positioned her as a trailblazer in creating equitable opportunities for underserved communities, particularly justice-impacted individuals and those in recovery.

In 2018, Dr. Jordan Alston provided expert testimony to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on removing barriers for individuals recovering from substance use disorders to access employment and build sustainable futures. Her insights influenced national discussions on workforce inclusion for people in recovery. In 2020, SAMHSA recognized her as one of the top 10% of innovators in recovery in America for developing programs and products that empower people in recovery to reenter the workforce.

Dr. Jordan Alston is also the co-founder of Black Wall Street AVL, a nationally acclaimed initiative that supports minority entrepreneurs, including justice-impacted individuals. In 2022, she received a national award from the Truist Foundation for her transformative work, which included leading a Black Wall Street cohort of returning citizens who collectively earned over $1 million in revenue within one year. By combining entrepreneurship training with mentorship, she has helped hundreds of underserved individuals achieve sustainable success, driving economic growth in marginalized communities.

As CEO of Apexx Adams Transportation and Clean Energy, LLC, she expanded these principles into the clean energy sector, developing a nationally recognized EV Franchising Model. Her programs provide BIPOC entrepreneurs with the tools and opportunities to thrive in a sector where women and people of color represent less than 3% of the workforce.

Dr. Jordan Alston’s Clean Energy Workforce Navigator Program has trained nearly 1,000 individuals, focusing on underrepresented communities, justice-impacted populations and those in recovery, equipping them with skills to succeed in clean energy entrepreneurship. Her leadership has influenced major initiatives and she launched Maryland’s first Cybersecurity in Clean Energy Registered Apprenticeship Program to increase diversity in energy-related technology careers.

Her impact extends to key advisory roles, including the Maryland Clean Energy Center Advisory Council, the Climate Equity Action Team, and the D.C. Public Service Commission’s Equity Advisory Working Group, where she advocates for equitable clean energy policies and workforce inclusion.

Dr. Jordan Alston’s work has been featured in Forbes, Time Magazine, The Washington Informer, CNN, Roland Martin’s platform, and FOX Media. A 2024 TEDx Speaker, she inspires audiences with her vision for clean energy as a tool for economic and social transformation.

Through her innovative programs, entrepreneurial expertise, and commitment to equity, Dr. Jordan Alston bridges recovery, workforce development, and clean energy, empowering marginalized communities to build sustainable futures.