About
Energy systems researcher and expert in high voltage direct current and electricity transmission technology innovation. Currently research manager at Niskanen Center with prior experience in energy funding and wireless communication technology development.
Experience
- Niskanen CenterDirector, Climate and Energycurrent2025 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- DOE Grid Deployment OfficeEngagement, Outreach, and Strategic Initiatives2023 — 2025Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Niskanen CenterResearch Manager, Low Carbon Technology Policy2020 — 2023Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Carnegie Mellon UniversityResearch Assistant and Adjunct Instructor2020
- Carnegie Mellon UniversityPhD Researcher, Engineering and Public Policy2016 — 2020Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western Reserve UniversityAssociate Director2015 — 2016
- Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western Reserve UniversityProposal Developer2013 — 2015Greater Cleveland
- inMoblyDirector, Product Development2012 — 2013Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
- Independent ContractorTechnical Communications2012 — 2013Greater Cleveland
- Capital OneSenior Business Analyst2011 — 2012Greater Richmond Region
- Capital OneData Analyst2010 — 2011Richmond, VA
- Army Research LabR&D Intern2008
- Northrop Grumman XetronR&D Intern2005Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
- National InstrumentsTechnical Marketing Intern2004
Skills & more
Analysis5Leadership24Public Speaking17Writing4Team Leadership4Testing6Data Analysis18Simulations3Vendor Management1Agile Methodologies1Cross-functional Team Leadership25Program Management10
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Business AnalysisStudent DevelopmentPresentationsPresenterAcademic AdvisingCommunity ServiceTeam FacilitationCommunity EngagementGuest LecturingOrganizational DevelopmentEngineering TrainingTechnical WritingFrom Liza's professional profile.
Colleagues at Prime Movers Lab
Aaron Mandell
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Amy Kruse
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Andre Jabban
Partner and Head of Capital Formation at Prime Movers Lab
Andrei Iancu
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Bill Gross
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Blake Scholl
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Brandon Simmons
General Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Brantley Sydnor
Operations Manager at Prime Movers Lab
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Liza Reed?
- Energy systems researcher and expert in high voltage direct current and electricity transmission technology innovation. Currently research manager at Niskanen Center with prior experience in energy funding and wireless communication technology development.
- Where does Liza Reed work?
- Liza Reed is Fellow, Energy at Prime Movers Lab.
- Where did Liza Reed go to school?
- Liza Reed studied at Carnegie Mellon University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Engineering and Public Policy); The Ohio State University (BS, MS).
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