Michael Wu Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Washington, DC

Founded consulting company focused on the intersection of advanced energy, resilience, and national security.

Launched the first private sector consortium focused on energy and climate innovation for the Department of Defense and Federal Government.

Washington, DC

Performing research at the nexus of energy, the military, and national security. Specific focuses include the threats to and vulnerabilities of the commercial power grid, resilient energy systems, the historical effects of energy on strategic decision making, and the development of military tactics and technology.

154th Legal Operations Detachment

Represents more than a dozen U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in administrative separation proceedings as Defense Counsel for the 154th Legal Operations Detachment. Serves as unit Security Officer (S-2) and managing all security clearance issues for unit personnel. Graduate, 191st Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course, The Judge Advocate Legal Center and School.

Office Of The Assistant Secretary For Installations, Environment, And Energy

Served as primary advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force on distributed energy and energy resilience issues. Founded and directed the Air Force’s Resilient Energy Demonstration Initiative (REDI). Led development of enterprise-wide energy resilience strategy and policy for Air Force installations. Represented Air Force at wide variety of public.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed climate and security legislative and advocacy strategy for Virginia. Coordinated with wide array of stakeholder groups to advance Hampton Roads whole-of-government resilience pilot project.

Washington, DC

Founded the Truman Project’s Defense Energy Program which creates and advances policy priorities for U.S. military energy programs. Directed steering committee of stakeholders in administrative agencies, military services, Congressional offices, and private industry to develop policy strategy. Briefed policymakers and legislative staffers on climate.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led policy and legislative strategy for Operation Free, a coalition of more than 5,000 military veterans and national security experts and more than 30,000 supporters that advocate for securing America with clean energy. Directed energy expert group, featuring more than 300 leaders from industry, government, and academia

J.D.

Activities and Societies: Active Member, California State Bar

B.A.