About Us

Our Core Values & Mission

Hago Energetics is driven by a deeply rooted commitment to creating sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.  Founded in 2017 the company continues working towards developing and implementing technology to covert biowaste products into needed products, such as biochar and green hydrogen.  Our company has steadily worked on the creation of solutions for farms, wastewater treatment plants, and other sectors looking to lower their carbon footprint. We also continue expanding our team and partnerships so that together we can be part of worldwide decarbonization.  

Create Impactful Products

We strive for sustainable and responsible ecological impacts with our technology. Our aim is to produce products that have that most impact towards saving the planet.

Cause No Unnecessary Harm

We seek to do the maximum good with the least harm.

Use Business to Protect Nature

Our business is to create solutions that help restore the stability of the climate.
We promote the integrity and beauty of the web of life.

Use Business to Uplift People and Enhance Their Quality of Life

Our business recognizes that solutions to climate change are also issues of social justice. We use an intersectional lens so that we can advocate for marginalized people and the most vulnerable communities affected by climate change.

Trust Native & Indigenous Voices

We look to learn from and work with the people who inhabit and know the land and its natural resources.

Governance

We believe in transparency and accountability by our leadership. We believe profits are important, but not more important than people and the planet. We believe in aligning with public policies and businesses that are congruent with our mission. We also believe in giving back to the local and global community.

Diversity

We believe everyone has a place at the table sharing their voice from their unique experiences and perspectives. We are proud and committed champions of people whose voices have been traditionally silenced including the LGBTQIA+ communities, gender diverse identities, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), people with disabilities, women, refugees and immigrants, among others.

Raise Awareness

We believe in collecting qualitative, quantitative and anecdotal data from around the world concerning people, groups, and companies working towards sustainable solutions solving climate change issues, as well as from the people who are most impacted by climate change.

The Team

Wilson Hago

CEO

Cynthia Saenz

VP of Strategy

Thor Baiely

Biomass Logistics Manager

Randall Hatfield

VP of Operations

Tunde Giwa

Operations Manager

Victoria Gastelum

Executive Assistant + Graphic Designer

Wookie Hago

Chief Mascot Officer

Wilson Hago

Founder & CEO

Wilson Hago is the founder and CEO here at Hago Energetics. With more than 20 years of experience as a scientist helping humanity adapt to global warming. His mission is to contribute to reversing global warming via implementation of carbon negative and/or carbon dioxide removal technologies.

He has a background in physics and physical chemistry graduating from Brown University and Harvard with a Ph. D in Physical Chemistry.

In his words “We need to urgently incorporate negative emissions technologies into our world. We are presently working on developing green hydrogen and carbon capture and utilization technologies.”

Cynthia Saenz

VP of Strategy

Cynthia Saenz is the Co founder and Vp of Strategy at Hago Energetics she is a graduate of Brown University and UCLA. 

Here at Hago she is Developing relationships and promoting our sustainability goals by implementation of our innovative carbon negative technologies, including production of green hydrogen and biochar from renewable sources and waste products. 

Focus on justice, equity, diversity, inclusion to create positive impacts in all we do.

Thor Baiely

Biomass Logistics Manager

Thor Baiely is our Biomass Logistics Manager here at Hago Energetics, with his 35 years of diverse experience in green technologies and biomass energy contracts. Blending vision, leadership and technical knowledge he has successfully initiated several companies and non profit organizations and coops to assist small businesses.

He has developed strong business relationships in the Northern California renewable energy arena, including private and government sectors; participated in numerous renewable energy and agricultural trade shows, conferences, public forums and has served as a board member for various energy companies.

He also participates as speaker and panelist for biomass conversion, healthy soils and renewable CHP forums / conferences throughout California. 

Tunde Giwa

Operations Manager

Tunde Ginwa brings over 15 years of experience in his field as Operations Manager here at Hago Energetics.

As a graduate from California State Polytechnic University and Orange Coast College, his experiences apart from my educational studies in Agriculture has been largely from 15 years; in attending World Ag Expo in Tulare California, in which in the last three years he has facilitated and coordinated delegates to the expo to participate in conferences and trade shows. 

As a member of his community garden, Las Flores Community Garden he has hands-on experience in tending and growing his own vegetables.

 

Victoria Gastelum

Executive Assistant + Graphic Designer

Victoria Gastelum is our Executive Assistant and Graphic Designer at Hago, she has over 11 years in the art industry and 5 years of experience as an assistant. 

She enjoys every aspect of design, and has been blessed to work on a variety of projects that have enabled her to grow and refine my craft. However, her biggest passion is creating logos and branding for businesses. She has grown to discover that creativity and communication combined deliver the best design, something that matters & tells a story. 

Outside of work, you’ll find her with her husband outdoors playing with their rescue chihuahua pup, Maple, they love going for walks and hikes.

Wookie Hago

Chief Mascot Officer

Wookie Hago is our Chief Mascot Officer with just over 3 years of experience he brings his expertise to Hago Energetics. Wookie brings boundless enthusiasm, biodiversity and charm to the team. His fluffy coat and warm eyes make him the heart of the company, spreading joy and positive energy to boost team morale. 

Beyond his playful antics, Wookie actively participates in awareness campaigns and eco-friendly initiatives, serving as a four-legged ambassador for sustainability. His daily routine includes tail-wagging meetings, energizing walks, and impromptu play sessions. 

Wookie’s role extends beyond conventional responsibilities, symbolizing Hago Energetics’ commitment to a sustainable future. His pawprints pave the way for innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact. With a lovable Labradoodle leading the way, Hago Energetics strives to make a positive impact on the planet, one tail wag at a time.