Executive Team

Linda Church-Ciocci

Executive Director

Linda Church-Ciocci served as President and CEO of the National Hydropower Association (NHA), and led the industry for nearly 30 years and stepped down from that position on July 22nd to assume the role of Executive Director for the Hydropower Foundation and brings with her expertise, leadership and guidance to the foundation.

She has served three terms on the United States Department of Commerce Federal Advisory Committee on Renewable Energy.  As a founding member of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), she is an emeritus member of the ACORE Board of Directors.​ She received a B.A. from the George Washington University and resides in Arlington, Va.

David Sinclair

Chief Strategic Advisor

David C. Sinclair has been President of Advanced Hydro Solutions since its formation in 2004. He has over 44 years in global marketing, business development and management and is an experienced business builder. He has had a varied career in electrical power starting with the generation authority in the UK and such companies as General Electric and Electric Machinery. 

From 1979 through 2002, Mr. Sinclair served in positions of increasing responsibility within the Reliance Electric Company, culminating in his position as Vice President of Strategic Business Development for Telecommunications Power and Outside Plant. Mr. Sinclair holds an MSEE in Electrical Power Systems Engineering from the University of Manchester in Manchester, England and holds a BSC. Eng in Electrical Engineering from the University of London.

Aimee Walker

Program Director

Aimee Walker is an expert in operational excellence, employee engagement and experience. In her previous position at a business technology consulting firm called Slalom. At Slalom she was accountable for developing cross-organizational people and culture programs while seeking best practices to sustain and improve programs over time, while infusing personal touches and flare. She aims to prioritize the Hydropower Foundations mission and cultivate meaningful experiences for its employees and clients.

Amanda Neves

Student & Event Coordinator

Amanda Neves joined the Hydropower Foundation in September 2023 as the Student & Event Coordinator. She is originally from Indianapolis and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelors in Sociology. She was in education for three years before transitioning to event management.

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