Darylann Aragon is a researcher with the Integrated Decision Support group in the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support Center. She supports energy equity and justice focused projects which often involve forming reciprocal relationships with community partners, including tribal and minority serving institutions. Prior to this role, Darylann was an Energy Equity Graduate intern on NREL’s University Partnerships Program team where she helped develop and manage the Student Training in Applied Research program. Her previous research has explored community-based and narrative methods to support real-world, justice-centered solutions to complex energy challenges in southwest Wyoming.

Research Interests

Community based participatory research

Narrative inquiry and digital storytelling

Energy justice and equity

STEM education and workforce development

Education

M.S., Natural Science – Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming

B.S., International Business, University of Denver