Alicia Hill

Alicia B. Hill is the Associate Manager of Marketing and Communications at Groundswell, a nonprofit that builds community power. Since childhood, Alicia has been fascinated by how stories shape lives and communities, and she could be found explaining hard concepts with stories on the playground before she entered first grade. Her passion for stories that drive understanding and change shows through in every aspect of her work. 

Alicia works with Groundswell's Marketing and Communication team, focusing on how the stories Groundswell shares with subscribers can strengthen communities and connect readers with the tools they need to build the energy futures that they envision for themselves and generations to come. She believes that stories matter and sharing those stories helps communities thrive. 

Prior to joining Groundswell, Alicia was an award-winning reporter focused on community-based stories with a deep and meaningful impact on local lives. She was recognized for her writing by the Georgia Press Association in 2019 and the Associated Press in 2018. While serving as a journalist, Alicia had a front-row view of the ways sustainability projects that purposefully work with nearby communities can bring joy and hope to those communities, along with cost savings, new career opportunities, more vibrant public spaces, and more. 

An active member of her community, Alicia serves on the board of the Kiwanis Club of LaGrange as the Marketing Chair. She graduated from the inaugural Kiwanis Amplify leadership program and the 2020-2021 Class of Leadership Troup. She also serves as a Den leader for a local Cub Scout pack. Alicia studied Communication at Berry College, where she wrote for the school newspaper and the student news site.

Outside work, Alicia enjoys time with her husband and son, hiking, taking way too many pictures, and watching cheesy movies.

41 Articles

  • Conciencia energética con DC Solar for All
    Hace unas semanas tuve que hacer algo que no había hecho en meses: encendí la calefacción en casa. Mientras configuraba la temperatura en el termostato, pensé en cuando era más joven y mi papá nos advirtió que no subiéramos demasiado la temperatura porque necesitábamos ahorrar energía. Como el menor de cuatro hermanos de una “ciudad” rural, mi papá siempre nos animó a buscar formas de ahorrar dinero y recursos, y programar el termostato de la casa era una manera fácil de hacerlo todos los días.
  • Energy Awareness Month with DC Solar for All
    A few weeks ago, I had to do something that I haven’t done in months: I turned on the heat at home. As I set the temperature on the thermostat, I thought of when I was younger, and my dad warned us not to turn it up too high because we needed to save energy.
  • YOU are Making a Difference with SharePower™
    The SharePower™ Newsletter celebrates the ways YOU make a difference every day as a community solar subscriber. Your commitment to make a difference for your community and the environment is setting the standard for what equitable community solar can be.
  • Solar Installation Unveiled at Ark Refuge Ministries
    In May, a new behind-the-meter solar installation at Ark Refuge Ministries in LaGrange, Georgia, began to provide clean, locally generated energy thanks to a collaboration between Ark Refuge Ministries, Solar Tyme USA, The Solutions Project, and Groundswell.
  • Groundswell Celebrates SOUL Success with LaGrange City Council, Partners
    On Tuesday, Groundswell CEO Michelle Moore updated the LaGrange City Council on the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term (SOUL) program. The City of LaGrange’s utility rates are among the lowest in the state, but some residents still have much higher-than-average energy usage and utility bills because their homes are older, less efficient, and use more energy. The council has searched for a solution for more than three years before encountering the SOUL program and funding it.
  • A Heart for the Community Celebrating Green Black History Month with Ed Brame
    Every week in February, Groundswell has recognized individuals making major contributions to Black, Green communities and initiatives. For our final week, we sat down with Edward Brame, an active leader for multiple outreach initiatives at Dupont Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Washington, D.C.
  • A Vision for the Future Celebrating Green Black History with Ngadi Smart
    Each week in February, Groundswell will recognize individuals who are making major contributions to Black, Green communities and initiatives. This week, we sat down with Ngadi Smart to talk about the role that she hopes her work will play in building stronger communities and a brighter future.
  • Black-Green History Month
    Every week in February, Groundswell is recognizing individuals who are making major contributions to Black, Green communities and initiatives. This week, we sat down with Suncatch Energy Founder Brad Boston, who builds up his employees, even as he installs solar panels.
  • Looking to the Future During Black, Green History Month
    This February, Groundswell will honor individuals making history in their communities and building a brighter future for generations to come.  Groundswell has shared stories about leaders in the Black and green communities every February since 2017 to recognize the environmental justice impact these individuals have in and beyond the communities they serve. These stories are part of the rich fabric of history written each day by decisions and acts of service. 
  • Watching DC Solar Stories Episode 2
    Here in the District — as in many places — some residents struggle with high energy bills each month. But through the DC Solar For All program, members of our community are beginning to see savings through solar energy.
  • Giving Community on Giving Tuesday
    This year, it has been clearer than ever just how important our neighbors are to our lives. Many of us have been physically separated from our friends, co-workers, and neighbors for most of the year, which is why we believe that it is more important than ever to support everyone in our community on this Giving Tuesday.
  • Road to Groundswell: Nicole Sonderegger
    Groundswell is excited to welcome Nicole Sonderegger to our team as our new Solar Program Operations Manager. Nicole brings with her a passion for empowering underserved communities and experience leveraging business acumen to build sustainable and scalable solutions for a more equitable and greener future. In this installment of our "Road to Groundswell" series, Nicole shares her story.