Andrew Van Baal Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Ann Arbor, MI, US

The Energy Equity Project (EEP) is a collaborative initiative housed at University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability. To bolster a just transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems, the EEP developed the first standardized national framework for comprehensively measuring and advancing energy equity.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

- Facilitated cross-campus connections through the Student Carbon Neutrality Network- Oversaw distribution of $100,000+ of grant funding to dedicated projects on campus focused on social and environmental sustainability + justice in action- Connected student organizations to University administration to foster an environment based on transparency and.

- Performed a landscape analysis of decarbonization progress of 7 US seaports in 3 states, identifying areas for EDF’s strategic involvement.- Presented findings to senior EDF Trucks team leadership, providing detailed data on port governance structures for near-future lobbying potential.

- Designed project scope through use of national- and state-level equity metrics measuring energy burden and social wellbeing.- Conducted 20 qualitative community member interviews and synthesized results into a social impact strategy report for senior ESG team members.

The program provides one to two summers of internship opportunities to undergraduates who are historically underrepresented in the environmental field. The Scholars spend the summer interning in an environmental nonprofit, research organization, or governmental organization.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

- Analyzed 5+ GHG scope 3 metrics for University of Michigan Athletics, prioritizing high-impact, low-cost areas such as procurement and business travel.- Refined and enhanced data visualization efforts specific to Michigan Athletics through an Office of Campus Sustainability partnership.- Created strategic recommendations for U-M Athletic’s next steps.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Streamlined investigative techniques with Python to analyze 50,000+ federal and state facility records to identify permit violators.- Mapped polluters with ArcGIS, overlaying indicators such as drinking well proximity and environmental injustice to tell the story of pollution in the DMV region.- Strategized with Legal Director and conducting site visits.

- Directed creation of Forward Together party, recruitment of candidates, development of policy platform, and voter engagement strategy- Produced the highest student voter turnout (over 15%) in the past 5+ years, winning both the Presidential race & a majority in the Assembly

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

- Created comprehensive weekly social media posting schedule with high-quality digital concepts- Conducted thorough donor prospecting & research to maximize candidate Call Time efficiency; contributed to the most successful campaign finance cycles in MI-03 history with consistent $1,000,000+ reporting period results- Engaged with voters and volunteers.

Master Of Science - Ms, Sustainable Systems

Activities and Societies: Director of DEI and Partnerships, Energy Club @ Ross; Graduate Student Research Assistant, Energy Equity Project

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Major In Program In The Environment, Minor In Quantitative Methods For Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Erb Institute Undergraduate Fellow, Central Student Government, Student Sustainability Coalition