Energy Foundation
Rachel Wallace has a diverse work experience that showcases their expertise in various industries. Rachel currently serves as the Managing Director at the Energy Foundation, where they have been since 2023. Prior to this, Rachel worked as a Member at The Alumni Society from 2021. From 2019 to 2023, they were the Director of Grant Operations at the University of California, where they led a team of 28 career staff and managed a budget of over $500 million. Rachel also has experience at Sandia National Laboratories, where they held positions as an Executive Strategy Professional and a Business Development and Licensing Executive. Rachel was responsible for strategic planning, managing budgets, and developing partnerships. Earlier in their career, Rachel worked at UC Berkeley as an Industry Relations Manager and a Research Administrator, and at The University of Arizona as a Contract Analyst and a Program Coordinator. Rachel also has experience in public relations, having worked as a Senior Public Relations Specialist at Shutterfly.
Rachel Wallace attended Yale University from 1999 to 2003, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies. Following their undergraduate studies, they enrolled at Santa Clara University School of Law from 2003 to 2006, ultimately obtaining a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree. Additionally, in 2005, Rachel participated in a Summer Program at the University of Oxford, focusing on Comparative Intellectual Property Law.
Energy Foundation
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The Energy Foundation’s nonprofit mission is to serve the public interest by building a strong, clean energy economy. Pragmatic and nonpartisan, the foundation supports education and analysis to promote policy solutions that build markets for clean energy technology. Advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency can open doors to greater innovation and productivity—growing the economy with dramatically less pollution. A partnership of leading foundations launched the Energy Foundation in 1991 and Energy Foundation China in 1999. In the U.S., the Public Engagement Program builds broad national and state support for strong climate and clean energy policy goals pursued by the Buildings, Transportation, Power, and Climate programs. For nearly 25 years we have supported grantees to help educate business and community leaders, policymakers, and the general public about the health and economic benefits of a clean energy economy. Grantees include policy leaders, business, health, labor, environmental, faith, and consumer groups, as well as military organizations, think tanks, and universities. A thriving clean energy industry will strengthen national security, offer workers good jobs in viable industries, and keep our air and water clean and healthy—for today’s children and future generations. The foundation’s headquarters are in San Francisco, CA, with satellite locations in Raleigh, NC, and Chicago, IL. Energy Foundation China offices are located in Beijing, China.