Persuasively advocate for the company's positions on a wide range of regulatory proceedings, programs, and projects before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Engage with senior management and other internal stakeholder to understand and inform business strategy and effectively shar regulatory strategy, policy, advocacy, and recommendations.

Reviewed regulatory, technical, energy market, and legal requirements and developed policies and strategies. Worked closely with other regional entities, and maintained collaborative and constructive relationships to effectively advocate for company positions in regional energy policy forums. Key areas of focus included: wholesale energy market policy at the California Independent System Operator, carbon policy at the California Air Resources Board and Washington State Legislature, regulatory policy at the California Public Utilities Commission, and market-related policy at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Developed, managed, and supported the development of public policies and key corporate initiatives in support of local, state, and federal government affairs.

Planned,developed, and implemented programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements pertaining to the company's transmission business.

Acted as a representative of the General Manager and CEO in dealing with a wide range of management issues, including support of the utility's policy agenda at the Seattle City Council.

Tracked, monitored, and analyzed emerging energy policy issues and advised senior management on these issues. Issues included renewables integration, smart grid deployment, energy storage, and energy efficiency.

Managed the devlopment and implementation of strategic regulatory and legislative initiatives that significantly impacted the company's electrical transmission and distribution business, including proposals pertaining to renewables integration, smart grid deployment, and clean energy technologies.

Provided legal representation in all facets of civil itigation, including appeals.

Managed a subset of the company's generator interconnection contracts. Project managed and led cross-functional teams in successfully drafting persuasive testimony for executives in a key regulatory proceeding.