Ricardo Garcia Coyne
Ricardo joined CALSTART in 2021, where he currently works as Program Manager. He leads Drive to Zero’s efforts in Latin America and Africa, focused on supportive policies and financing mechanisms. Ricardo has collaborated on research and implementation efforts of zero emission trucks, and co-authored white papers on investment strategies, access to finance, decarbonization potential, and vehicle sales commitments.
Ricardo holds a Master of Public Administration in Development Practice from Columbia University, with a specialization in management. During his graduate program, he collaborated with NYSERDA in the development of the state’s first ever DC fast charging incentive program. Before this, Ricardo worked as a development consultant for Fundación IDEA (Mexico), focusing on sustainability and economic development.