Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
Susan Williams has a diverse range of work experience spanning multiple organizations and roles in the environmental and energy sectors. Their most recent position is as Vice President of Partnerships at the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), a role they have held since December 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Development at EESI, where they played a key role in program development, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
Before joining EESI, Susan worked at various organizations, including the Fletcher Alumni Association of Washington, DC, where they served as a board member and career chair. At Conservation International, they worked as a Regional Development Officer, leading fundraising efforts and program design in South America and the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape. At Green Empowerment, they were the Manager of Development and Administration, focusing on policy and community engagement and fundraising for clean energy and watershed projects.
Susan also has experience as a Policy Analyst at Trexler and Associates, where they provided climate policy advice to both public and private sector clients. Susan started their career at the Tellus Institute as a Research Associate/Analyst, conducting research on waste management and reduction.
In addition to their professional experience, Susan has also worked as a Research Fellow for the Peruvian government, where they researched issues related to Clean Development Mechanism funding for public transit improvements.
Overall, Susan Williams has a strong background in program development, fundraising, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and policy analysis in the environmental and energy sectors.
Susan Williams has a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, with a focus on International Environment and Resource Policy and Development Economics. Susan also holds a B.A. degree from Tufts University, where they studied International Relations and Spanish. Additionally, Susan studied Environmental Policy at Universidad Complutense de Madrid as a Fulbright Scholar. However, the specific degree earned at this institution is not provided.
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
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The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress to provide timely information and develop innovative policy solutions that set us on a cleaner, more secure and sustainable energy path. EESI accomplishes these objectives in three ways: Policymaker Education: Probably best known for our well-attended and highly respected Congressional briefings, EESI provides policymakers with trusted, balanced information on climate change science, energy technologies and policy options. Through fact sheets, policy papers, three highly acclaimed e-newsletters and more, we provide a wealth of relevant information in user-friendly formats, making it more likely that critical data is utilized in decision making. Networking & Coalition Building: EESI brings the perspectives and needs of a broad and diverse group of stakeholders to the attention of Members of Congress. We add value to the policy debate as a convener, framer, integrator, and synthesizer of issues, interests, ideas and solutions; EESI plays a leadership role in numerous coalitions. By sustaining these valuable relationships, we improve communication among stakeholders and between stakeholders and their representatives in Washington, providing an avenue for their participation in national policy development. Policy Development: Due to EESI's respected knowledge and experience, we are an effective catalyst in the policy development and implementation process. Whether creating jobs, improving national security, revitalizing rural economies, improving U.S. competitiveness, or reducing carbon emissions, EESI offers Congressional offices “win-win” policy options to shift the country toward clean sustainable energy while accomplishing their goals.