Climate Action Panel: Policy, Careers, and Activism

You are cordially invited to join us for the first of a series of panel discussions exploring the current state of climate change, its impact on our future and what we can do about it. In the first of these panels, DC area alumni working the areas of climate policy, renewable energy, engineering for sustainability, and adaptation will share their current jobs and responsibilities, provide insights into careers in these areas, and address questions on working in climate-related areas as well as engaging in initiatives addressing one of the world's most pressing environmental problems.

 

 

When: Thursday, July 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: UCDC Auditorium, 1608 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC 

 

 

Program:

6:30 Doors open

6:30-6:50 Hors d’oeuvres

6:50-7:00 Introduction of panelists

7:00-8:00 Panel presentation

8:00-8:30 Moderated Q&A

 

About the Panelists:

Alan Yu, MPP ‘88 (Moderator)

Senior Fellow and Director of International Climate Policy, Center for American Progress

Alan, a former official at the Department of Energy and foreign service officer with the Department of State, conducts policy analysis and advocacy regarding international climate change and clean energy policies at the Center for American Progress.

Jessica Grannis, Hastings JD ‘05

Adaptation Program Manager, Georgetown Climate Change Center

Jessica is an experienced program manager with a history of working with state and local governments on the legal and policy aspects of preparing for the impacts of climate change.

Sebastian Guerrero, PhD ‘13

Consultant, WSP

Sebastian focuses on transportation economics, planning, and policy. He has helped federal, state, and local agencies around the U.S. evaluate transportation investments, quantifying their economic, environmental, and societal benefits.

Karl Hausker, PhD, MPP

Karl is a Senior Fellow in WRI’s Climate Program. He leads analysis and modeling of climate mitigation, electricity market design, and the social cost of carbon. Much of his work has focused on the electricity and transportation sectors, and on low carbon, climate resilient development strategies.

 

 

 

Registration:

Alumni & Friends: RSVP at the bottom of this page!

2019 Paid DC Cal Club Members - $5
Non-Members and at the door - $10
Donations to cover the cost of food are welcome.

Free for Students with Student ID (must show ID at check-in)
Current students: RSVP at https://calclimatepaneldc.eventbrite.com

 

Everyone is welcome to become a member of the DC Cal club, as an alumnus or associate member (friend of the DC Cal Club). If interested, click the membership option below. Remember, Plus 1 members may bring a guest to all of our events at member prices.

 

WHEN
July 18, 2019 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
WHERE
UC Washington Center
1608 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States
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CONTACT
Kathie Westpheling ·
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