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Amherst, MA, US

Providence, Rhode Island, US

Ludlow, Massachusetts, US

I attend meetings of the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) and the New England Independent Systems Operator (ISO-NE) on behalf of twenty municipal utilities. I help to ensure that whole sale electric rates remain low for our member utilities and clarify the rules for participating in various markets. I also help municipal utilities throughout New England to.

I helped clean energy companies navigate regulatory proceedings before nine public utility commissions. In this role, I was the lead analyst for Maryland, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Deleware, Georgia, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania.

Arlington, VA, US

I researched and drafted energy efficiency tips for consumers in South East Asia. This included localizing tips to take account of the climate, energy use patterns, and policies in the region. I also calculated energy savings for customers who follow the tips and disaggregated energy use for each household by appliance.

Arlington, VA, US

• I collected baseline data and measured the impacts of Power Africa, a presidential initiative that aims to increase access to clean electricity in Sub-Sahara Africa. In this role, I worked on a monitoring and.
• Interviewed utility executives, regulatory officials and other stakeholders
• Researched online information, such as utility financial statements, newly passed regulations, and reports by donor agencies
• Developed a shared understanding of performance indicators between key USAID personnel and the evaluation team
• Analyzed data regarding 19 performance indicators. The indicators measured access to energy, electricity reliability, private sector participation in the energy sector, and clean energy deployment
• Wrote final report outlining the structure of the power sector in each country, explaining the team's findings, and providing recommendations for future interventions

South Royalton, VT, US

I researched and wrote articles on the energy-water nexus. The articles focused on problem that developing countries will face as they expand their fleet of thermal electric power plants. These plants will use more water exacerbating existing conflicts with farmers and municipal water utilities.

New York, NY, US

• I researched, wrote and compiled reports on development, energy and the environment. Highlights include:
• The United Nations Environment Programme's Proceeding Report for the Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum 2010
• Several reports for Rand Whitney Recycling, including a report on alternative uses for glycerin, a by product of biodiesel manufacturing
• Wrote a proposal for a USAID program on Monitoring and Evaluation of climate adaptation projects at all USAID foreign missions.

Washington, DC, US

I monitored five clean energy projects that were ongoing in six countries across Asia (China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand). The projects included:1. Energy efficiency labeling for light bulbs2. Renewable Energy Financing3. Energy efficiency financing4. Regional clean energy policy dialogue5. Training of journalists on clean energy

Bangkok, TH

Taught an environmental policy course to over 70 undergraduate students at one of Thailand’s top engineering schools.

New York, NY, US

• I was a staff member for the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Labour Organization (ILO), and International Organization for.
• Wrote press releases, newsletters, pamphlets, and brochures
• Served as a point of contact for journalists covering UN humanitarian relief efforts. This included arranging interviews for UN officials regarding Cyclone Nargis, one of the deadliest disasters in human history.
• Organized press conferences on development issues and on going humanitarian relief efforts
• Helped compile the State of the Environment for Asia and the Pacific 2005 Report
• Supported intergovernmental deliberations by editing publications, resolutions, and reports

Bonn, NW, DE

I assisted with monitoring and evaluation of the Eco-industrial Estates Project. The Eco-Industrial Estates Project was established in cooperation with the Thai Government. The main project goal was to improve the environmental performance of five of Thailand's industrial estates by reducing waste and improving recycling efforts. Duties included: ·.

Taught English to over 2,000 students, using Japanese as a primary language of instruction.

Washington, DC, US

• I served on a team of Spanish linguists who analyzed and interpreted electronic communications.
• Supervised and trained a team of eight Spanish linguists resulting in a higher level of readiness among team members
• Ensured the security of highly classified government information
• Held top-secret security clearance

Master'S Degree, Energy Regulation And Law

Ma, International Environmental Policy

Ba, Japanese Language And Literature

Junior Year Abroad, Japanese Language And Literature

Certificate Of Basic Spanish Linguist, Spanish