Kali Benavides

Kali Benavides is a Senior Associate at Charles River Associates, managing projects related to energy policy, transaction diligence, and commercial disputes since July 2023. Previously, Kali worked as a Research Assistant at the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, focusing on techno-economic modeling and decarbonization strategies in the iron and steel sector from August 2021 to June 2023. Kali's extensive experience at Chevron spanned from August 2015 to July 2021, where roles included Lead Environmental and Regulatory Specialist, Natural Resources/ESHIA Process Advisor, Remediation Project Manager, and Health, Environment and Safety Specialist. Early career experience includes internships and research assistant positions at Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, MIT, and Florida International University, with a foundational academic background including a Master's degree in Technology and Policy and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT.