Serena Golden

Creative Content Manager

Serena is originally from Dallas, Georgia, and joined SACE in 2024. As Creative Content Manager, she is responsible for telling stories about the real people impacted by clean energy initiatives.

Prior to joining SACE, Serena studied journalism and international relations, obtaining a B.A. from Mercer University and a joint-M.A. from Aarhus University and Charles University. As a journalist, Serena has covered politics, economics and human rights from Georgia, Poland, and South Africa.

Outside of work, Serena is a birder, rock climber, music lover, and creative nonfiction writer.

Serena's Recent Posts

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“A Sacred Obligation of Our People:” The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Leads North Carolina in Environmental Stewardship With IRA Funding

Two years after receiving North Carolina's first electric school bus, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is electrifying its fleet and advancing climate resilience with $4.99M in IRA funding for renewable energy…

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Ride On the Electric School Bus

Georgia school bus driver Craig Burch shares a day in his life driving an electric bus, highlighting quieter rides, smoother operations, and students’ positive reactions.

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EPA’s $15M Investment Brings 38 Electric School Buses to Durham, Protecting Kids' Health

EPA Administrator Michael Regan celebrated a $15 million grant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding 38 electric school buses for Durham, N.C., reducing emissions and benefiting student health.