As NCSEA’s Communications and Engagement Manager, Taylor Wanbaugh is chief storyteller, crafting news stories, communicating with members, and building advocacy support amongst state and national decisionmakers and stakeholders. She develops content for various communications outreach including newsletters, press releases, marketing materials, social media, events and the NCSEA website. Her goal is to translate technical sustainable energy policy and data into digestible material for a far-reaching audience.

Prior to joining NCSEA, Taylor worked in the communications world in higher education, journalistic and nonprofit settings. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Journalism with a minor in Sociology from the University of Missouri. As a North Carolina native, Taylor enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.