Christopher Cassidy Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

• Contributed to a $50,000 research project analyzing green hydrogen market development in South Africa and Namibia with a focus on industrial linkages and hydrogen derivative sectors (green steel, e-fuels, etc.)• Authored a 22,000-word research paper on the domestic and international forces shaping South Africa and Namibia’s green hydrogen economies, including stakeholders, proposed projects, and just transition concerns• Analyzed national hydrogen strategies and related policies to determine gaps in hydrogen regulatory frameworks• Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to produce a policy memo on the effectiveness of Just Energy Transition Partnerships—climate finance programs to phase out coal usage in emerging economies• Organized a private roundtable featuring 30 experts from the U.S., U.K., Germany, and South Africa to advance transatlantic cooperation on international climate finance efforts• Presented research findings at an academic conference to educate German and South Korean researchers about coal decommissioning programs in African and Southeast Asian countries• Provided subject expertise on the unbundling of South Africa’s electric utility for an article in Barron’s magazine

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Led a $25,000 research project examining the political, economic, and social aspects of the Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa• Interviewed 20 experts from government agencies, think tanks, and development banks to produce a 5,000-word issue brief for a German research institute• Collaborated with a three-person team to ensure the timely delivery of progress reports

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Co-authored a 30-page research paper for a Japanese energy think tank assessing the development of the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)• Drafted technical briefings on offshore wind development in the Western United States for center leadership• Helped organize a panel discussion featuring policymakers and business partners to raise awareness of the First Movers Coalition—an initiative to accelerate decarbonization in hard-to-abate industrial sectors• Summarized and analyzed two private workshops on the trade implications of industrial decarbonization efforts in the steel, aluminum, and concrete sectors

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Researched legislation regarding solar development, offshore wind, and oil and gas leasing using open-source databases• Tracked and analyzed $19 billion in appropriations in the 2021 Budget Reconciliation Bill• Conducted outreach with Congressional offices to circulate news and update contact lists• Assisted with the administrative operations of hearings and markups• Organized and distributed mail for 50+ staff members

Kingston, New York, United States

• Answered 40+ phone calls daily, greeted visitors, and sorted mail• Prepared and edited correspondences for constituents• Helped constituents receive services from government agencies• Compiled and distributed daily news clips

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Prepared letters on behalf of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to senior officials in the German government• Drafted briefing papers for U.S. ambassadorial nominees• Compiled diplomatic cables from U.S. embassies for interagency distribution (500+ recipients)• Planned and hosted the Bureau of European Affairs’ holiday party (200+ attendees)• Took notes at events featuring German Ambassador Emily Haber and Irish Ambassador Daniel Muhall

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Drafted press releases on tight deadlines • Compiled daily clips and distributed newsletters• Conducted legislative research for a Fortune 100 tech company• Investigated tariff and trade issues for a Fortune 500 manufacturing company• Helped devise corporate strategy for a startup tech company

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Researched environmental and security risks facing Pacific Island nations, such as rising sea levels and energy shortcomings

Poughkeepsie, New York

• Researched and investigated 600 abandoned/vacant properties in Poughkeepsie, NY using databases, public records, and other primary sources• Used statistical methods to calculate a cost/benefit analysis for the city government• Wrote time-sensitive reports to the mayor and gave a presentation to the city council

Science, Technology & International Affairs, International Relations And Affairs

• Magna cum laude

German Language And Literature

• Summer study abroad program through Georgetown University • Full immersion in German language and culture

High School Diploma

• Valedictorian • New York State Rowing Champion 2014