Kacie Stanek is the Grants and Contracts Coordinator for MnDOT’s Office of Sustainability and Public Health where she assists in coordinating the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. She is passionate about creating sustainable, equitable and accessible experiences that benefit the health of people and the environment. Minnesota has selected their first round awardees and Kacie is excited to begin building relationships with these companies and the communities where NEVI chargers will be installed. Prior to joining MnDOT, she earned dual degrees from the University of Minnesota and spent 17 years working to preserve and enhance opportunities within Minnesota State Parks and Trails.