Cheryl Chan Hardee

Deputy Assistant Director, Wa State Energy Office @Washington State Department Of Commerce

Seattle, WA, US

Directs strategic planning and operations for the Energy Division, overseeing policies, programs, and key initiatives to position Washington as a national leader in clean energy and climate action.• Manages a diverse team, including supervisors and specialists, ensuring effective program delivery in compliance with federal and state financial policies. • Spearheads budget oversight of a $1.25B biennium budget for capital, operating, and Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding, and secured $455M in federal grants. • Cultivates partnerships with stakeholders, including state agencies, local governments, and national organizations, to advance clean energy initiatives.• Develops and implement division policies, procedures and programs, ensuring alignment with legislative and executive directives.• Leads staff development through coaching, mentoring, and fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and accountability.• Led special projects, including launching the Washington State Green Bank and executing a $150 million program to distribute $200 energy bill credits to over households within six months.

The Johns Hopkins University

Master’s Degree

American University

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Mont' Kiara International School

High School Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Coursework in Finance and Environmental Economics