Derek Czapek recently earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science and economics from Brown University. He interned at West Monroe as an energy consultant, researching the impacts on domestic transmission and distribution infrastructure amid growing electricity demand and the rise of artificial intelligence. He also interned at the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, further fueling his commitment to public service. Derek is passionate about driving a just and equitable transition to renewable energy through inclusive and forward-looking policy. He is from Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego, California.