Laura Hersch

Laura Hersch is an Energy Industry Analyst at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where responsibilities include educating stakeholders on wholesale markets and regulatory issues, as well as analyzing emerging policy issues in FERC-regulated electricity markets. Prior experience includes roles at BCS, LLC as a Senior Research Analyst supporting the Cyber Security and Emergency Response office at the Department of Energy, and at the United States Department of Defense as an Energy Operations Planning Analyst leading energy security initiatives. Laura also held positions at the U.S. Energy Information Administration and ClearView Energy Partners, focusing on data analysis and research in the energy sector. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Energy Policy from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in International Relations from Florida State University.