Alexis Cureton

Biography

Alexis Cureton is an E2 Fellow and clean energy advocate advancing equitable access to sustainable infrastructure, environmental justice, and economic opportunity. Previously, he held roles at Microsoft, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Greenlining Institute, advocating for policies that improve health outcomes and expand clean energy access for low-income communities. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, home of Black Wall Street, and raised between Atlanta and Indianapolis, Alexis holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Clark Atlanta University and a master's degree in Energy and Policy Analysis from Indiana University.

Sessions

1. Build It a Thousand Times

   Wed, Nov 4, 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM CT

   Track Smart Cities

   Delay is one of the most expensive variables in building infrastructure. Featuring Emiola Banwo, Founder of ProgramHub, and Alexis Cureton, E2 Fellow and Clean Energy Consultant, with Jordan Taylor, CEO of SynergyGrid, moderating, this panel explores how digital twins and digital permitting can improve planning, streamline approvals and reduce costly delays. Alexis brings a clean energy policy and environmental justice perspective on ensuring faster delivery also expands equitable access and community benefit.

2. Data Centers & Community Solutions

   Thu, Nov 5, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

   Track Smart Cities

   What should communities expect from the infrastructure powering AI? Join Mayor Derrick Rainey of Wrightsville, Arkansas, representing the African American Mayors Association (AAMA); Walter Powell, CEO of Unity Cloud; and Alexis Cureton, E2 Fellow and Consultant, with Jonathan Polo, Sustainability at CoreWeave, moderating. Together, they'll explore how cities and industry can navigate data center growth, energy affordability, environmental impacts, and community ownership—while ensuring infrastructure investments create jobs, expand economic opportunity, and deliver lasting benefits to the communities hosting them.