Sofia Mancheno-Gross Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Senior advisor to DOE's State Community & Energy Programs (SCEP). Provides talking points, presentations, speeches, press releases, research and briefings for senior DOE leadership. Provides guidance on public affairs and stakeholder outreach strategies to promote and enable strategic investments by a wide range of government, community and business stakeholders. Outreach tasks includes developing innovative ways to inform the public about the office’s goals and accomplishments. Identifies and works closely with internal and external stakeholders in the public and private sectors, non-profits, academia and media. Leads the SCEP en Español initiative, overseeing the creation of fact sheets, website, press releases, blogs, graphics, testimonials, and videos in Spanish.Reviews congressional and legislature presentations for the Greenlight/Concurrence process, as well as correspondence, and questions for the record.Daily Duties include:• Managing the website, other online communications tools, press releases, print publications, and event planning and coordination.• Preparing communications such as the development of mission statements, special reports, etc. within assigned areas.• Responding, in oral and written form, to requests for information by determining the nature of the information required and collecting and assembling the material using the appropriate format and style based on needs and organizational practices.• Developing working relationships with external and internal communication and press officials in Federal, State and local government agencies, private businesses, professional and trade organizations.• Representing assigned programs in internal and external communications efforts to ensure that critical programs/projects are properly and successfully presented to the proper audiences.• Developing and implementing communication strategies for various program audiences.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided communications and public affairs support for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Areas of expertise included media relations, traditional and digital, project management, public affairs, campaigns, marketing, events and outreach. Main projects included writing and editing reports, presentations, fact sheets and Spanish translations. Managed newsletter publications, metrics report and other communication campaigns.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led and supported the oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of EERE’s communications program, focusing on communicating EERE’s mission to foster clean energy and educate the public. Managed a team of 15+ public affairs professionals.Executed planning, coordinating and implementing all project management techniques and tools used by contractors and federal employees within EERE. Assisted EERE in various communications campaigns and initiatives, including the Solar Decathlon 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013, bi-annual event that challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar powered houses that are cost effective, energy efficient and attractive. Worked closely with key internal and external stakeholders to disseminate and educate the public at large about the benefits, affordability and availability of clean energy solutions. Analyzed Google Analytics, GovDelivery and developed formulas and graphs in excel to interpret data. Examples includes consumer behavior with light bulbs, Solar Decathlon, EERE in the News, and communication monthly metrics reports.Served as Campaign Lead for Energy Independence Security Act –(EISA 2007) Lighting Campaign - Increased awareness of the Lighting Campaign using various media tactics including satellite and radio tours, videos, mall posters, transit ads, videos, widgets, press releases, webinars, events, among other media strategies throughout the United States. Key messaging focused on educating the public the different sources of light bulbs and technologies available to the consumers. Traveled and worked directly with the Assistant Secretary and Director of EERE, International Affairs. Spearheaded international events and provided complete background information guidance to EERE’s leadership, including 2007 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Bali, Indonesia.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for the Annual Washington Conference on the Americas and the Asia-Latin America conference; secured funding, private company sponsorship and developed awareness of COA’s programming and policies in the Hemisphere. Worked on Public-Private Initiatives for the Council’s Working Groups Energy Action Group, Workforce Development, and Trade Advisory Group. Contributed to the development of materials created for corporate companies and outreach strategies to educate the public and corporate members and increase awareness of COA programming and policies; this included drafting numerous advocacy-related items, letters, newsletters, issue updates, talking points, press releases, website material and speeches for Council staff and the public.Supervised relationship development with COA corporate members and secured funding from them.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Principal liaison for Embassy Luncheon program between the CFR and Foreign Governments in Washington, DC. Organized a variety of timely foreign policy meetings for the CFR membership. Contributed to the development of materials created for the Corporate Program and outreach strategies to educate CFR members and increase their awareness of CFR’s programming and policies. Worked closely with renowned CFR scholars and executives to spearhead The Global Economic Roundtable (RT), kept abreast of economic, political and social trends affecting corporate, private and public sectors. Provided summaries of RT, high level discussions and synthesized outcome of events. Worked closely with the CFR’s Congressional and U.S. Foreign Policy Programs to engage Members of the U.S. Congress and their key staff in CFR events.

Greater New York City Area

Worked directly with LatinSource/GlobalSource president to expand corporate clients and develop a network of high level respected economist and political analyst in the Americas and abroad.Secured new corporate members and partners in U.S. and abroad, including partners in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, and Venezuela.Delivered presentations to prospective and current Wall Street clients about the firm’s research products which included economic, political and financial analysis on emerging markets. Explained to potential partners and clients about specific trends and developments in the emerging markets. Analysis and research included sensitive political, financial and economic unexpected events, including energy prices and commodities. Discussed with key partners a broad view of the in-country economics and finances, and social environments.Worked on a daily basis with asset managers, corporations, investment banks, multilateral organizations and private equity firms.Demonstrated expert knowledge of communications, project management techniques and tools in order to plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of assigned communication activities.Worked with a team on web communications and management tools, strategic communications, web design, and management tools.Demonstrated outstanding ability to communicate, orally and in writing, technical issues precisely, accurately, objectively, and persuasively to a broad range of audiences, from technical and non-technical.

Washington, Dc

Developed and executed a wide variety of specialized programs for international business and political leadersResearched and analyzed political, economic and social policies in Western Hemisphere. Established public-private partnerships by managing year -long series of conferences in the U.S. and internationally, including “Argentina, Chile, Panama, Venezuela, Mexico and Colombia in the Eyes of Wall Street.”

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Represented the Ecuadorean Embassy in various working groups of the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA) held at international financial institutions.

New Jersey

Worked with government agencies including The Departments of Labor, Education, Housing & Urban Development and Transportation, and spoke on behalf of Congressman Andrews at the Annual Camden County N.J. Hispanic Conference.

Quito, Ecuador

Translated from English to Spanish and vis-à-vis various proposals for large-scale infrastructure development projects throughout Ecuador.Worked with senior executives from Ecuador and Japan and business leaders to explain Mitsubishi's infrastructure proposals.Coordinated private meetings with government officials, executives and key stakeholders.

Master In International Affairs, International Affairs

Bachelors, Political Sciences/International Politics