Doug Newman

About Doug Newman

Former environmental policy analyst and program manager for the US Environmental Protection Agency, and deputy director of intergovernmental affairs for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Currently, an independent project planning and grant development consultant for nonprofit organizations advancing independent living for persons with disabilities. Doug is the founder and director of the Smart Self-Reliance Initiative, a partnership between Illinois nonprofit organizations and regional Centers for Independent Living enabling persons with disabilities to live more independently through smart technologies and services. He also serves as Executive Director of the Seniors Independent Living Collaborative, a nonprofit R&D organization accelerating the adoption of smart home automation technologies among older adults. Previously, Doug served as an independent technology transfer/planning consultant with expertise in innovative program development to improve the environmental quality and efficiency of the built environment. He has developed and delivered related training programs and projects for agencies, utilities, and municipalities in Australia, China, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, and the United States. He has authored numerous publications on resource-efficient community development and local energy assurance planning in the U.S. and abroad. Former independent-sector positions include: Managing Partner for SCD Consultants; Director for the National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities at San Diego State University; Manager of Energy and Environmental Programs at the Gas Technology Institute and co-founder and first Program Director for the Congressionally-chartered National Environmental Education Foundation.

Experience

1. Director

   Independent Consultant

   Jan 2019 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   The Smart Self Reliance Initiative (SSRI) is a partnership between Illinois nonprofit organizations, utilities and universities to pursue research, development and consumer engagement efforts that advance use of smart devices and services among persons with disabilities. SSRI projects have been made possible through the generous support of the Illinois Science & Energy Innovation Foundation, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, Google and other independent and corporate foundations.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Masters, Public Policy and Administration

  1981 — 1983

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Masters, Urban and Regional Planning

  1981 — 1983

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Science, Urban Planning

  1979 — 1981

Skills

• Program Development
• Urban Planning
• Renewable Energy
• Project Management
• Energy
• Project Planning
• Sustainable Development
• Community Development
• Construction
• Government
• Training
• Policy
• Energy Efficiency
• Proposal Writing
• Management
• Sustainability
• Environmental Awareness
• Program Management
• Environmental Policy