Michael Yancey Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Spearheaded the launch and strategic management of the Differentiated Gas Coordinating Council (DGCC), a trade group dedicated to driving down methane emissions in the oil and gas sector.
• Enacted a robust regulatory advocacy strategy for the DGCC, submitting 8 regulatory filings, developing a comprehensive policy roadmap, and meeting with key policymakers in federal agencies and Congress.
• Produced and disseminated materials to establish the DGCC as a thought leader, including a website (www.dgccouncil.com), policy briefs, whitepapers, blog posts, and presentations.
• Effectively lobbied Congress to create a path for the Defense Department to procure differentiated gas.
• Advised Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy’s (CGEP) scholars on effective policymaker engagement via quarterly organizational briefings and one-on-one meetings.
• Cultivated relationships between CGEP scholars and policymakers, facilitating educational meetings with key legislative and regulatory offices and preparing scholars to testify before Congress.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Advised Rep. Burgess on federal energy and climate policy by drafting energy legislation, staffing events and meetings, and developing relationships with stakeholders throughout government and industry.
• Enhanced Rep. Burgess’s thought leadership in energy policy by drafting opinion pieces, preparing talking points for speaking engagements, and approving social media posts and press releases.
• Organized public events with Cabinet-level federal officials to highlight their agencies’ work and promote Rep. Burgess’ priorities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Advised Rep. Burgess on federal science, technology, and research policy.
• Responded to about 85,000 pieces of mail, emails, and calls annually with a response rate of 6 days.
• Created a correspondence analytics system to better track daily, weekly, and monthly mail flows.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Responded to about 85,000 pieces of mail, emails, and calls annually with a response rate of 6 days.
• Created a correspondence analytics system to better track daily, weekly, and monthly mail flows.

Alexandria, VA

• Developed presentations of public opinion data to advise political candidates and business clients.
• Managed general office operations and processed accounts receivable.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed daily office operations, including handling telephone inquiries, greeting guests, and ensuring smooth front-office functions.
• Composed and managed constituent correspondence, drafting personalized letters to address concerns and provide updates on legislative activities.
• Conducted tours of the U.S. Capitol and surrounding buildings, providing constituents with historical insights and information about the legislative process.
• Drafted policy memos and briefing summaries for legislative staff, contributing to the development and analysis of key legislative initiatives.

Qidong, Jiangsu, China

• Oversaw the quality and efficiency of product manufacturing, ensuring high standards for goods contributing to $14 million in annual sales.
• Streamlined operations by organizing and updating the company’s entire product line database and customer price list, improving accessibility and accuracy for sales and customer service teams.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Minor: Business Administration

Master’S Degree, Defense And Strategic Studies