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Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander

State Energy Economist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Trusted Authority in Innovative Problem-Solving | Perspective Architect | Economist | Award-Winning Speaker | Expert Witness | Guiding Mindset Shifts to Reveal Solutions | Change the Focus: Find the Solution

  • Education

    • Washington University in St. Louis

      1977 - 1979
      Master of Arts (MA) Economics

      Activities and Societies: Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)

    • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

      1991 - 1997
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Applied Economics

    • Cornell University

      1975 - 1977
      Bachelor's degree Mathematics and Economics (Dual Degree)

      Activities and Societies: Theatre, Society for Creative Anachronism

  • Experience

    • Minnesota Dept of Commerce

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1998
      State Energy Economist

      Designed and ran the state energy model (all sectors), and served as an analyst and professional witness in gas rate case matters.

    • Boston Edison

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1982
      Sr. Analyst

    • MITRE

      Jan 1986 - Jan 1989
      Systems Engineer

      Project management on Air Force electronics program. Also served on the Board of Directors of the Credit Union

    • Toastmasters International

      Jan 1991 - Jan 2015
      DTM

      Speaker, MC, Mentor, Judge/Chief Judge, Area Governor

    • Southern California Edison (SCE)

      Jan 1998 - Nov 2014
      Manager - Energy Projects

      Professional witness, Project Manager, Negotiator, Energy Markets Design

    • Alexander Economics and Alexander Talks

      Jan 2015 - now
      Independent Energy Consultant and Professional Speaker

      Professional witness and witness coach, Project Manager, Negotiator, Energy Markets Design, Market Research, and Presenter.

    • Yoodli

      Jan 2023 - now
      Speech Coach

      Part of an invite-only group of world champions of public speaking, TEDx trainers, expert speech coaches building artificial intelligence to help people improve their communication skills without the pressure of an audience. Learn more at www.yoodli.ai.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Circles of Competence: Know Your Strike Zone

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Think Again: The Art of Mental Flexibility (Book Bite)

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Neuroliquistic Programming

      Alison
      May 2024

    • How to Think Better by Thinking Backwards

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chief Judge

      Issued by Toastmasters on Jan 1981
      ToastmastersAssociated with Michael Alexander