Michelle Billig Patron

About Michelle Billig Patron

I am a strategist and sustainability leader with over two decades of unique experience driving high impact energy, economic and national security policy and analyzing global markets and regulatory trends. Following a decade as a leading energy market analyst, I served as a senior White House advisor designing and executing international energy and climate policy. I now head up Microsoft\'s global energy and sustainability policy efforts to expand renewable and carbon-free energy and infrastructure, promote efficient resource use and address water, waste, land, biodiversity and climate challenges - all in a way that advances local and global solutions, leverages AI and technology innovation, empowers communities and supports economic growth. I have proven expertise in:Public policy development | Geopolitical and regulatory risks | Energy markets | Climate policy | Sustainability issues | Strategic planning | Government and public affairs | Emerging policy and investment trends | ESG Reporting | Tech and AI solutions | Carbon free Electricity and Grid PolicyHere are two exciting initiatives I have been working on recently:

Experience

1. General Manager, Energy and Sustainability Policy

   Microsoft

   Sep 2024 — Present

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  MA, International Relations

  1997 — 1999

• Columbia University

  BA, Latin American Studies

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Foreign Policy
• National Security
• Political Risk Analysis
• Policy
• Economics
• Natural Gas
• Public Policy
• Politics
• Latin America
• Governmental Affairs
• Government
• Energy Policy
• Statistics
• Research
• Strategic Communications
• Oil/Gas
• Policy Analysis
• Petroleum
• Economic Research
• Analysis
• Oil Analysis
• Energy
• Foreign Affairs
• International Relations
• Information Security
• Strategic Planning