New Sun Road Welcomes Two New Product Specialist Interns: Rose Otowo and Jackie Cloud
We’re thrilled to welcome Rose Otowo and Jackie Cloud to New Sun Road as Product Specialist Interns through the LACI DERMS Fellowship Program! With their diverse backgrounds and shared passion for clean energy innovation, Rose and Jackie bring valuable skills and perspectives that support our mission to develop smarter, more resilient, and accessible energy solutions.
Meet Rose Otowo
Rose brings a uniquely well-rounded background to the team. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and later pursued her MBA from the International University of Japan, where she focused on global business and strategic management.
Rose began her career in marketing and later expanded her expertise into project management, giving her a versatile toolkit that’s well-suited for the intersection of technology, sustainability, and product development.
Through the LACI DERMS Fellowship, she gained hands-on training in Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), positioning her to contribute meaningfully to our product team. At New Sun Road, Rose will focus on enhancing our product offerings to ensure customers have powerful, user-friendly tools to manage distributed energy resources more efficiently.
“Joining New Sun Road is an incredible opportunity,” Rose shared. “I’m thrilled to contribute to the company’s mission and work with such a talented team to develop solutions that support a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.”
Meet Jackie Cloud
Jackie joins us with a background in film and media, having earned degrees from Yale University and an MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. She began her career in the entertainment industry, working with notable companies including Showtime, Universal Television, and First Look Media.
Her transition into clean energy came through the LACI DERMS Fellowship, where a presentation from New Sun Road sparked a passion for the role DERMS can play in building resilient, sustainable cities—and in bringing energy access to underserved communities. Jackie is excited to combine her storytelling skills with technical insight to support our mission and bring greater impact through thoughtful product development.
Looking Ahead
Rose and Jackie each bring unique strengths to our growing team—from engineering and global business expertise to creative communications and clean energy strategy. Together, they embody the interdisciplinary approach needed to tackle the challenges of energy equity, resilience, and innovation.
Please join us in welcoming Rose Otowo and Jackie Cloud to New Sun Road. We’re proud to have them on board and excited to see the contributions they’ll make in shaping a cleaner, more connected energy future.