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Katherine Hamilton
Katherine is Chair of 38 North Solutions. As an international policy expert, Katherine was an original and longtime host of The Energy Gang podcast and is now a regular contributor to The Carbon Copy podcast. Katherine has led several councils of the World Economic Forum as a global policy and technology thought leader and is currently a Senior Executive in Clean Power and Electrification and participates in the Global Future Council on Energy Transition. She currently sits on the board of Greentown Labs, with start-up hubs in Somerville, MA and Houston, TX. Katherine served as President of the GridWise Alliance, advocating for smart grid funding in the Obama Administration’s Recovery Act. Prior to that role, Katherine was a policy advisor for Good Energies, Inc., a private investment company with a portfolio in clean energy technologies of nearly $6 billion. She co-directed the American Bioenergy Association, working with the states of Maryland and New Jersey to develop renewable portfolio standards. At the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Katherine led buildings research and then managed government relations in Washington, DC. Katherine spent a decade at Virginia Power, designing grids and managing commercial customer projects. Katherine studied electrical engineering at Northern Virginia Community College and holds degrees from Cornell University and the Sorbonne. Katherine was previously profiled and listed on the #Solar100 board by kWh Analytics and received a Cleanie Award as Entrepreneur of the Year.

Email Katherine at: katherine@38northsolutions.com

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Dave Hoppe
Dave is Senior Principal at 38 North Solutions. From his early days crafting President Reagan’s tax reforms to his most recent role as Chief of Staff to Speaker Paul Ryan, Dave was advisor and strategist to the most powerful Republicans in Congress, including Trent Lott, Jack Kemp, Dan Coats and John Kyl. With more than 30 years at the epicenter of the Republican legislative agenda and conservative thought leadership, Dave holds the distinction of being the only person to serve as Chief to both the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader. His experience and perspective provide invaluable insights into the issues facing the current House and Senate, Budget Act and reconciliation, defense spending, infrastructure spending, and other issues. From a conservative’s take on the latest moves by the Trump administration to how recent Congressional actions will impact the economy, healthcare, tax reform, business climate and a panoply of topics, Dave provides actionable analysis and historical context to clarify the most important political, economic and governance issues of our time.

Dave is known for working with political personalities on both sides of the legislative aisle, in Congress and six White House administrations. Of all of his accomplishments, Dave considers the passage of the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 as a singular achievement. By developing a bipartisan Senate-House team that worked with the Clinton Administration outside of the normal committee process, the bill passed with the support of all involved.

Known for getting things done, Dave is a respectful, optimistic voice in an era of increasing partisanship. Combining his Washington experience with a keen understanding of the issues and concerns facing corporate America, including the investment community, Dave brings the invaluable perspective of someone who has been at the table, time and time again, when critical decisions were made. He provides increased insight into the inner workings of Congress, the White House, and how today’s key players and legislation will affect everyone’s future.

Email Dave at: dave@38northsolutions.com

Isaac Brown

Isaac is Managing Partner at 38 North Solutions, where he oversees the day-to-day operation of the firm, while also serving as a trusted advisor to some of the most prominent executives in clean tech.  His clients have secured billions in funding from the federal government, and given his leadership experience in Congress, Isaac is able to design and implement effective campaigns to secure legislative victories.

Before 38 North, Isaac served in senior roles in Congress as Committee Staff, Legislative Director, and Floor Director to the Chief Deputy Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was part of one of the most successful leadership operations in recent memory, earning passage for significant pieces of legislation including the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  He also worked on the Obama for President Campaign in 2008 and John Kerry for President in 2004.  Isaac has a graduate degree from Brown University.

Email Isaac at: isaac@38northsolutions.com

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