Inland Empire Board of Directors

Vikita Poindexter, SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, CEO, Poindexter Consulting Group, LLC: Known throughout her 35-plus years’ career as the consummate professional and go-to person for Human Resources. Vikita is acknowledged as an expert in her field. Her extensive knowledge of HR includes but is not limited to budget preparation, cost analysis, EEOC compliance, recruiting, Department of Labor and Standards, Department of Fair Housing, benefits administration, litigation prevention, personnel management, arbitration, and contract negotiations for multi-million-dollar operations, and much more. Her poise, polish and comprehensive knowledge of HR have led several law firms to hire her as an expert witness. In addition, she is a much sought-after public speaker.

Tracy Woodburn is a skilled and passionate solar professional. He got his start in the industry as a volunteer for Grid Alternatives, where he completed two internships and honed his skills. With 7 years of experience, Tracy holds several NABCEP certifications, which recognize his expertise in the field of solar energy. He specializes in providing sustainable energy solutions for off-grid living, including homes and RVs, and offers a wide range of services, including design, installation, sales, repairs, and maintenance. An avid adventurer and outdoorsman, Tracy lives an off-grid lifestyle and embraces the vagabond spirit. He is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy and making clean energy accessible to all.

Kari H’Orvath is a real estate broker licensed since 2004 by the California Department of Real Estate. She received her B.A. degree in Business Administration and a certificate in Leadership Studies from California Baptist University. Kari is the director of homeownership and education programs at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. In addition, she is the broker/owner of H’Orvath Real Estate and leads a team (HRE Group) at EGA Homes, a Veteran-owned and operated real estate agency.

Kari and her husband Roland are GRID homeowners and live in Riverside, CA, with their four children. A couple of years after receiving a Sunrun solar system through GRID Alternatives IE, Kari joined GRID IE as the Outreach Manager. She is grateful to be back at GRID IE serving as a board member.

As a Wealth Management Banker at U.S. Bank, it is Katy’s pleasure to serve the financial needs of people in Corona, Eastvale, and the surrounding Inland Empire. She has 19 years of experience in the financial industry and became a Wealth Management Banker in 2022. As a Wealth Management Banker, she specializes in tailoring custom banking strategies for personal and business lending, deposit, and credit needs in partnership with other team members working toward a holistic approach to financial management. Katy holds a B.A. in English from the University of Irvine, is FINRA and NMLS licensed, and is a notary.

Outside of work, she volunteers with her local church in Eastvale, Meals on Wheels in Riverside, Coastal Clean Ups, and in addition to GRID, serves as a board member of the internal U.S. Bank Development Network. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors! Hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, traveling to new places, and anything adventurous with her husband and two wild boys.

Christian Inzunza is a renewable energy professional with over a decade of experience in solar PV and energy storage.

His career began with an Analyst internship at Sunwood Ventures, igniting a passion that has driven him to develop over 250 MW of clean energy projects across the western U.S.

As Director of Development & Permitting at Dynamic Energy, he leads community solar projects from early development to construction. A native of Indio, CA, he is dedicated to expanding solar access in the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire through GRID Alternatives.