Rachael Estes

About Rachael Estes

Rachael Estes is a veteran energy policy strategist with over 15 years of experience…

Experience

1. Director of Government Affairs

   Pattern Energy

   Jul 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Manage Government Affairs for Pattern across PJM, SERC, MISO, ERCOT, and SPP•Manage a team of lobbyists across the Midwest, Southeast, and Texas•Responsible for Government Affairs for Southern Spirit Transmission•Develop and manage relationships with key decision makers•Represent Pattern in legislative meetings with lawmakers, regulators, at committee meetings, and in meetings with Governors and their staff. •Advocate for stronger renewable energy policies at the state level through coalition building, stakeholder engagement, and direct negotiations with lawmakers.

Education

• American University

  Women & Politics Institute

  2012 — 2013

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  BA

  2004 — 2008

• Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy

  Master of Public Policy

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Government
• Political Communication
• Energy Policy
• Legislative Issues
• Governmental Affairs
• Political Consulting
• Strategic Communications
• Legislative Policy
• Political Strategy
• Public Affairs
• Political Science
• Public Policy
• Appropriations
• Political Campaigns
• Policy
• Legislative Affairs
• Message Development
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Constituent Correspondence
• Congressional Affairs
• Legislation
• Constituent Services
• Congress
• Intranet Quorum
• Politics
• International Relations
• State Government
• Grassroots Organizing
• Talking Points
• Federal Government
• Policy Research
• Foreign Policy
• Legislative Research
• Coalitions