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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Advising on programs relevant to Inflation Reduction Act tax credit provisions.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Facilitating transition to a fully zero-emission vehicle transportation fleet.

Washington, Dc

I wear many hats for NREL in support of various U.S. DOE Vehicle Technologies Office programs and the Federal Energy Management Program's Federal Fleet effort. Initially brought in to lead a DOE-mandated fleet regulatory R&D and Deployment Program, with a team of 10 subcontractor consultants involving management of alternative fuel vehicle and fuel infrastructure projects and policy work, I now also help facilitate government-industry partnerships, support energy efficient mobility systems work, transportation electrification, alternative fuels technology research, and legislative and regulatory activities, among others. I’ve earned recognition for my work within NREL, the President’s Award, and the Chairman’s Award.I immediately identified and implemented program improvements that saved 25% in operational costs and simplified the program for regulated entities. We’ve consistently achieved and maintained 100% compliance for this regulatory program, a fairly unheard of level of compliance across an entire program. At NREL, in addition to my designated responsibilities, I’ve taken on other major roles for other programs. These include: - US DRIVE Fuels Working Group - Energy Efficient Mobility Systems - Cybersecurity - Sustainable Federal Fleets - Clean Cities and Technology Integration - Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership - Polar ResearchI’ve maintained programs and led them to new levels of success and achievement. A consistent theme in my work is coordinating and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, negotiating to achieve consensus that works for all involved, and legislative and regulatory compliance.

Represented multinational clients and smaller companies on environmental, health, and food and and drug-related causes. Applying a multi-disciplinary approach to advocacy, I led efforts to bringing sometimes-contentious new technologies and products to market, liaising with government officials to help gain the necessary approvals. This enabled my clients to establish themselves as leading manufacturers and providers of products we use daily. My work involved strategic thinking and planning, advocacy development and implementation, and significant follow through and project management to ensure success.

This position gave me an understanding of the issues and concerns industry faces with environmental regulation--especially with hazardous waste, air, and water related issues. I also engaged in natural resources and toxic substances issues.Served as the front person and advocate for Fortune 40 companies and trade associations clients who found themselves in hot water. I worked to assemble and manage teams of experts in developing and implementing strategies to help our clients navigate and negotiate themselves to firmer footing. At times, I rescued facilities from closure, saving significant sums of money in operations and potential fines. In other instances, I trained them to maintain compliant behavior and operations.

Washington, Dc

Edited and wrote articles involving environmental law and policy, analyzing and assessing various environmental policies, and analyzing and digesting case law and federal environmental regulatory activities. Alerted environmental professionals of relevant federal environmental activities.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: J.D. with honors; Connecticut Law Review -- Executive Editor and Co-Managing Editor; Gerald F. Stevens Memorial.

Master’S Degree, Environmental Health Science And Physiology, Environmental Health Management Program

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology/Psychology -- Neuroscience Program

High School