Eli Allen is Senior Program Director at Civic Works, where he leads the Center for Sustainable Careers. He oversees sector-based training programs in utility infrastructure, roofing, and solar installation, as well as a YouthBuild program supporting career exploration for young adults. Eli also leads Civic Works’ job quality initiative, which helps employers strengthen workplace practices through coaching, technical assistance, and recognition. He manages a clean energy social enterprise providing transitional employment for program participants. He serves as a board member with the IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity, a CDFI expanding credit access for borrowers with limited access to traditional financing.