Kerry Duggan
InvestorNational Advisory Network at Commonweal Ventures
Detroit, Michigan, United States
About
Kerry C. Duggan is a policy leader and strategist who founded Energy Security Partners, a strategic advisory firm working at the intersection of energy, security, and economic development since 2017. She previously served in the Obama-Biden White House as a climate and energy advisor to then-Vice President Joe Biden and as Deputy Director of the Detroit Task Force, and held several roles at the U.S. Department of Energy. She lectures at the University of Michigan, holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont and an M.S. in Natural Resource Policy & Behavior from the University of Michigan, and sits on several corporate and advisory boards.
Invests in
Climate TechEnergy
Experience
- ESP.earthFounder & CEOcurrent2017 β presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- ESP.earthPublic Speakercurrent2017 β presentNational / Global
- Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.Board of Directorscurrent2021 β present
- BlueGreen Water TechnologiesBoard of Directorscurrent2024 β present
- Vesta, PBCAdvisory Boardcurrent2024 β present
- Zero CircleAdvisory Boardcurrent2025 β present
- Arctaris Impact InvestorsBoard of Advisorscurrent2020 β present
- Commonweal VenturesAdvisorcurrent2022 β present
- Our Next Energy (ONE)Advisorcurrent2021 β present
- Aclima, Inc.Advisorcurrent2020 β present
- University of MichiganAcademic Roles2021 β 2024
- The White HouseDeputy Director for Policy, Office of the Vice President, Executive Office of the President2015 β 2017District of Columbia, United States
- The White HouseDeputy Director, Detroit Federal Working Group, Executive Office of the President2010 β 2017District of Columbia, United States
- The White HouseAssociate Director for Policy, Office of the Vice President, Executive Office of the President2015 β 2016Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- U.S. Department of EnergyLiaison to the City of Detroit, Office of the Secretary2014 β 2015District of Columbia, United States
- U.S. Department of EnergyStakeholder Engagement Director2012 β 2014
- U.S. Department of EnergyDirector of Legislative, Regulatory & Urban Affairs2010 β 2012
- Michigan League of Conservation VotersDeputy Director & Development Director2009 β 2010
- League of Conservation Voters (LCV)Campaigns Project Manager & PAC coordinator2007 β 2009
- Michigan League of Conservation VotersSpecial Projects Manager2005 β 2007
Education
- University of Michigan- School for Environment and SustainabilityMS, Natural Resource Policy & Behavior
- University of VermontBS, Environmental Studies
- St. John's University
- Detroit Country Day School
Skills & more
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Technical AssistanceSubject Matter ExpertsMentoringInfrastructurePublic SpeakingEntrepreneurshipStrategyRenewable EnergyEnvironmental PolicyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyPublic EngagementFrom Kerry's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability7
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Also attended University of Vermont47
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Also attended St. John's University6
Also attended Detroit Country Day School9
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Shared employers
Also worked at The White House42
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Investments
Board seats
BlueGreen Water TechnologiesPerma-Fix
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