Array Technologies has named Jessica Lawrence-Vaca as senior vice president, policy and external affairs. Lawrence-Vaca will report directly to Array?s CEO, Kevin G. Hostetler. As a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of solar and government affairs experience, Lawrence-Vaca will oversee all aspects of engagement with government officials to shape policy, drive brand awareness to propel growth and execute Array?s sustainability strategy.

She will also play a critical role in expanding Array?s involvement with trade associations and industry partners worldwide. Most recently, Jessica served as the vice president of government affairs at SOLV Energy, where she led a team to develop federal, state and regulatory advocacy and communications strategies. Before joining SOLV Energy, Lawrence-Vaca served as president for JLV Strategies and in a variety of leadership roles with other Washington-based bipartisan government relations and public affairs firms. Lawrence-Vaca is currently serving as an alternate to the board of directors for the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA).

Lawrence-Vaca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French from the University of Washington as well as a Masters in Global Security Studies from Johns Hopkins University.