Tverdohleb Evelina

About

Evelina Tverdohleb is a remarkable professional from the Republic of Moldova, with an impressive career in the field of energy economics and administration. A Doctor of Economics obtained in 2006 at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, with the thesis "Informal Institutions and Their Role in Economic Development," she analyzed the impact of institutions on economic rationality and national development, proposing models of institutional projection adapted to the Moldovan context. This work, supported by Professor Eugenia Feuraş and approved by the CNAA, highlights her theoretical contributions to institutionalism, with an emphasis on institutional convergence and cultural protectionism, remaining relevant for economic reform strategies in her home country. After emigrating to the United States, Evelina solidified her expertise in public administration and utilities at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), where she holds the position of Senior Utility Services Specialist and Supervisor of the Industrial and Transportation Group. With over 10 years of experience, she guides major industrial clients, representing annual revenues of 0 million, serving as the driving force behind the implementation of the Sustainability Awards Program and the coordination of pilot electric vehicle (EV) rates. She has presented at international conferences such as the AEE West Energy Conference, discussing decarbonization strategies, transportation electrification, and energy stability, promoting synergies between energy storage, electric vehicles, and smart grids. In her personal life, Evelina Tverdohleb is a devoted mother of two children, Maya and Mark, actively involved in the school community in Van Nuys, California, where she has organized creative educational projects, such as Valentine's Day workshops at Apple School. Her Moldovan roots intertwine with her career in the US, illustrating a successful role model for women in the Republic of Moldova who excel in global administration and sustainability, while maintaining connections with national values through transnational academic and professional contributions.