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 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- ESP.earthPublic Speakercurrent2017 — presentNational / Global
- Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.Board of Directorscurrent2021 — present
- BlueGreen Water TechnologiesBoard of Directorscurrent2024 — present
- Vesta, PBCAdvisory Boardcurrent2024 — present
- Zero CircleAdvisory Boardcurrent2025 — present
- Arctaris Impact InvestorsBoard of Advisorscurrent2020 — present
- Commonweal VenturesAdvisorcurrent2022 — present
- Our Next Energy (ONE)Advisorcurrent2021 — present
- Aclima, Inc.Advisorcurrent2020 — present
- University of MichiganAcademic Roles2021 — 2024
- The White HouseDeputy Director for Policy, Office of the Vice President, Executive Office of the President2015 — 2017District of Columbia, United States
- The White HouseDeputy Director, Detroit Federal Working Group, Executive Office of the President2010 — 2017District of Columbia, United States
- The White HouseAssociate Director for Policy, Office of the Vice President, Executive Office of the President2015 — 2016Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- U.S. Department of EnergyLiaison to the City of Detroit, Office of the Secretary2014 — 2015District of Columbia, United States
- U.S. Department of EnergyStakeholder Engagement Director2012 — 2014
- U.S. Department of EnergyDirector of Legislative, Regulatory & Urban Affairs2010 — 2012
- Michigan League of Conservation VotersDeputy Director & Development Director2009 — 2010
- League of Conservation Voters (LCV)Campaigns Project Manager & PAC coordinator2007 — 2009
- Michigan League of Conservation VotersSpecial Projects Manager2005 — 2007
- Michigan Environmental CouncilPolicy Specialist, Case Manager, Southeast Michigan representative2004 — 2005
Skills & more
Climate Tech4Crisis & Resilience Strategy3Executive Advisory1Place-Based StrategyEconomic DevelopmentCross-Sector Collaboration1Industrial StrategyEnergy SecurityMotivational SpeakingBoard Level10Community Engagement8Capacity Building4
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Technical AssistanceSubject Matter ExpertsMentoringInfrastructurePublic SpeakingEntrepreneurshipStrategyRenewable EnergyEnvironmental PolicyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyPublic EngagementFrom Kerry's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
BlueGreen Water TechnologiesPerma-Fix
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Commonweal Ventures
Alan Estevez
Senior Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Alicia Barton
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Anthony Foxx
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Brenna Berman
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Carol Browner
Senior Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Eddie Fishman
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Edward Davis
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Evan Smith
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kerry Duggan?
- 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.
- Where does Kerry Duggan work?
- Kerry Duggan is National Advisory Network at Commonweal Ventures.
- What does Kerry Duggan invest in?
- Kerry Duggan invests in Climate Tech, Energy.
- What boards does Kerry Duggan sit on?
- Kerry Duggan holds tracked board seats at BlueGreen Water Technologies, Perma-Fix.
- Where did Kerry Duggan go to school?
- Kerry Duggan studied at University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability (MS, Natural Resource Policy & Behavior); University of Vermont (BS, Environmental Studies); St. John's University.
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability7
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Also attended University of Vermont53
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Also attended St. John's University9
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Also attended Detroit Country Day School14
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Shared employers
Also worked at The White House56
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