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Research Triangle Park, Nc

As an economist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, coordinating analytical requirements between different technical disciplines, including attorneys, economists, and engineering and regulatory development staff for several regulatory proposals. In 2014, received two Office Director’s awards and an individual performance award.For highly visible, Clean Air Act-mandated air quality standard revision, coordinated technical team assessing impacts of exposure to air pollution on ecosystems and ecosystem services. Authored executive summary for draft and final reports, as well as chapter synthesizing results of various technical analyses. Also, currently managing a large technical regulatory impact analysis, across large divisions and a variety of technical disciplines, with multiple analyses for the air quality standard revision. Efforts involve coordinating technical teams, facilitating workgroup discussions, and identifying solutions to critical outstanding questions. On several occasions, successfully briefed senior Agency managers on various technical analyses in an easily understandable manner. For revisions to Clean Air Act-mandated air quality standards for petroleum refineries, designed, completed, and updated economic analysis of proposed regulations, including data analysis of potential impacts on small businesses. Authored chapter on the engineering requirements and costs of the proposed regulatory changes. Worked with highly technical staff to improve communication and resolve analytical questions with economists in the Office of the Administrator.

Research Triangle Park, Nc

As senior policy advisor, transitioned seamlessly into role. Respond quickly to immediate requests for varied information on Division business. Worked effectively with highly technical, senior staff in challenging circumstances to ensure clear communication and forward progress. Worked with senior staff in the Immediate Offices of other Divisions to facilitate cross-Division projects and problem solving. Based on successes, received frequent requests to lead cross-Division efforts and to facilitate projects, workshops, and teams.For Agency senior managers, prepared communication and press materials, including Congressional hearing materials, response to Congressional questions for the record, response to letters from members of Congress, and public meeting materials. Prepared issue-specific fact sheets to communicate technical and non-technical information on air quality programs to Agency senior managers, trade associations, and the press. Co-authored options paper on primary air quality standard to facilitate discussions between senior Agency managers. Lead Division-based policy team to better communicate environmental justice analyses and policy issues related to air pollution.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As an energy policy specialist, conducted research on private equity interest in creating financial products for long-term investments in energy efficiency. Research included discussions with private equity firms, large commercial and investment banks, and Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. Also, as part of the North Carolina Energy Policy Council, participated in deliberations on energy efficiency policy and collaborated with utilities, research institutions, and other policy interests to provide policy recommendations to the Governor. Lastly, built coalition of North Carolina-based clean technology businesses to lobby Congressional delegation on clean energy and climate policy and met with several members of the North Carolina Congressional delegation to discuss benefits of comprehensive clean energy legislation.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Educated clients on features in proposed climate legislation. Managed corporate GHG emissions inventories. Advised clients on potential carbon market trading options and/or opportunities.

Research Triangle Park, Nc

As an economist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, was (a) key member on a team charged with shifting the regulatory focus from a per-emissions unit approach to a facility-wide or “sector-based” approach, and (b) directed initial effort to conduct comprehensive review of NSPS program. Participated in discussions regarding how, given current statutory authority, the Agency might address greenhouse gas emissions and climate change within a regulatory framework. Served as Technical Coordinator for Regional Planning Organizations. Assisted with Regulatory Impact Analysis for proposed changes to Compliance Assurance Monitoring rule.

San Francisco Bay Area

Conducted emissions trading activities in markets in California and throughout the United States.Operations -- Assisted in setting up San Francisco operations. Established and oversaw system for managing accounts receivable and accounts payable and transmitting information between branch office and headquarters in New York. Established and oversaw system to report branch revenues to New York. Understood multiple aspects of running air credit markets, assisted director in identifying staffing and operational issues, and recommended solutions to maintain efficient operations. Provided quality control for transaction confirmations and published documents.Transactions -- Maintained understanding of regulatory changes that impacted market dynamics and provided clients with current market information and knowledge regarding changes in market conditions. Facilitated negotiations between buyers and sellers, aided legal counsel in developing sales agreements, and ushered transactions through the regulatory approval process. Oversaw all aspects of client account management including air credit account management, reconciliation, and funds disbursement. Developed transaction tracking system to ensure transactions cleared in a timely fashion. Developed tracking system for air credit transfer into and out of Cantor Fitzgerald account. Business Development -- Responsible for establishing new client accounts and marketing services regularly. Assisted in developing new marketing materials. Worked with vendor to re-design website for on-line business. Regularly monitored market information and identified new aspects of services to sell.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked in the General Accounting Office's Environmental Protection Issues Group and was responsible for reviewing EPA programs in response to Congressional requests. Worked with congressional staff and EPA offices to conduct the reviews. Coordinated meetings and workgroups to obtain relevant program information and wrote technical and non-technical documents to present findings based on the program review. Assisted with cost-benefit assessment of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Served as writing instructor in the U.S. General Accounting Office's Training Institute.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As an Associate, was responsible for preparing technical documents in support of economic and regulatory analyses. Assisted in the cost benefit analysis of a proposed lead-acid battery recycling rule. In addition, worked with EPA staff to determine the structure and depth of detail for the economic and technical research and analyses. Conducted research on renewable electric generating technologies and created base case and policy scenarios for an emissions analysis. Wrote several working papers for EPA staff for use in determining further research needs. For example, researched the structure of the primary and secondary lead industries in the United States, analyzed factors that contribute to domestic price determination, and proposed a methodology for domestic lead price determination.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked with senior staff to support projects, including conducting literature reviews and summarizing results, inputting and analyzing project data, and participating in client meetings.

Master Of Arts, Public Policy

B.S, Management Science, Quantitative Analysis