Paris Winfrey

Expertise

Paris Winfrey serves as project manager for the WVU Institute for Sustainability and Energy Research (WISER), bringing experience in project coordination, operational planning, and community engagement. Winfrey’s expertise includes managing complex initiatives, building systems that improve collaboration and reporting, and coordinating university teams and external partners.

Prior to joining WISER, Winfrey served as associate director of operations for WVU’s Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, supporting economic and workforce development initiatives across West Virginia. Winfrey also helped launch and expand Ascend WV, developing processes and systems to support program growth and participant engagement.

Education

Winfrey earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in marketing from West Virginia University.