Leading Brookings research on the energy transition, focused on politically and technically practical solutions. Researching, writing, and speaking on energy and climate geopolitics, climate change policy, energy security, and global energy markets.Engaging public and policy-oriented audiences through writing, teaching, and speaking engagements in the United States and abroad. Frequently appearing in print, audio, and television media on energy and climate topics.Responsible for engaging with donors and board members on my research and always looking for opportunities to bring in new funding sources.Connecting with energy policy community in Washington and abroad, helping those abroad understand American policy and politics, and vice versa. Author and narrator for Climate Sense podcast series. Two seasons now available, the first focused on understanding the climate challenge and the second on technology and solutions.Member of the National Petroleum Council.

Studied German and EU implementation of greenhouse gas reduction policy, particularly in the hard-to-abate industrial and heavy transportation sectors.

Led research project with Institute for Energy Economics Japan considering practical climate change policies in the bottom-up world of the Paris Accord.Managed several projects on energy cooperation between the Gulf States and Asia, particularly China and Japan. Established technical peer review processes.

Managed US DOE's international clean energy and energy efficiency implementation programs. My office served as the secretariat for the Clean Energy Ministerial and managed its US-led initiatives.

Provided clients with a practical understanding of the environmental and social issues affecting the oil and gas sectors, and the impact of these issues on corporate strategy. Analyzed the impact of regulation and public sentiment on social license to operate and economic performance.Managed relationships with high profile clients and stakeholders, including energy companies, government officials, and nonprofits. Managed researchers and multi-disciplinary projects relating to energy and environment.Researched and wrote annual report for the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos on wide-ranging topics affecting the global energy industry. Coordinated contributions from CEOs, government officials, and other industry leaders.

Informed congressional decision-making by managing evaluations of energy and environmental policies.Led teams of analysts, attorneys, economists, and methodologists in designing and implementing studies of energy and environmental issues.Managed study of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Wrote Congressional testimony on gasoline prices and electricity markets.Improved risk management and planning at the Bonneville Power Administration.Briefed Congressional staff on energy markets and supply issues.

Managed environmental projects, including remediations, site investigations, and legal work for property transfer, primarily for downstream petroleum clients. Supervised staff, subcontractors, and all communication with clients.Managed hazardous waste operations at a petroleum refinery.Mentored junior employees and led successful proposal teams.