As a research assistant at the University of Delaware, she was recognized with her department’s excellence award for her work on the University’s carbon measurement and reduction project.  As a research assistant at UD’s Center for Energy and Environmental Policy (CEEP), she also researched and analyzed energy policy for the state of Delaware in the areas of storm water management and solar energy applications in low income housing.    Prior to attending the University of Delaware, Candis worked as a commercial bank examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland for four years.  At SEI, Candis supports the Higher Education, and Sustainable communities sectors.