Caity Smith serves as Senior Program Coordinator for the U.S. – East Africa Geothermal Partnership (EAGP), a public-private partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Geothermal Energy Association, implemented by the U.S. Energy Association.  Caity has worked in the geothermal industry since 2007 and has experience in procurement, travel and expense management, marketing, and international project and contract management.  In her role with EAGP, Caity coordinates with USAID, other international donors, East African stakeholders, and the U.S. geothermal industry to organize information exchange visits, private sector forums and workshops, and policy/technology cooperation exchanges, and other activities related to advancing geothermal energy development in East Africa and expanding business opportunities for U.S. geothermal companies.  Caity holds a MA in Education from Sonoma State University as well as a BA in Environmental Studies and Planning.