Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition

Rita D. Ebert is the key staff member of the Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition since 2007, where she is the Program Coordinator. She administers all contractual and reporting duties for approximately $10 million dollars in federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funding and close to $15 million dollars in DOE's Clean Cities American Recovery Reinvestment Act funding. As coordinator of one of the nation's largest coalitions, she represents the interests of over 400 regional stakeholders in the promotion and advancement of Alternative Fuel technologies and programs. She also serves as one of the co-chairs of the National Clean Cities Coordinators' Council.

Ebert is recognized for her leadership and contribution to the business of clean fuels and the benefits they bring. Recently, she was appointed to national boards where she contributes her experience and regional ideas for our nation's future energy policies. These include the Boards of the National Clean Cities Coordinators Council and the National Transportation Energy Partnership. In 2009 Rita was the Northeast Region Nominee for Coordinator of the Year for Clean Cities.

Ebert has a degree in Office Technology, including Medical Terminology.