Kielan Rathjen

Kielan Rathjen is a State Partnership Manager for the ENERGY STAR Program at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where responsibilities include advancing electric vehicle infrastructure and managing partnerships with state energy offices. Prior experience includes roles such as Graduate Student Instructor and Course Design Assistant at the University of Michigan, where Kielan facilitated student discussions and developed online courses. Additional positions with the EPA focus on promoting energy efficiency, while earlier roles at the California Governor's Office involved zero-emission vehicle market development. Kielan's academic background includes a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Recognized for outstanding contributions with awards, Kielan has a strong foundation in sustainability, policy development, and collaboration across multiple organizations.