Ellen Scholl

Experience

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  Texas Senate

  Sept 2008 - Aug 2011

  Policy Analyst, Assistant Committee Clerk

  Served in this capacity under Chairman Troy Fraser, first for the Committee on Business and Commerce (2008-2010) followed by the Committee on Natural Resources (2010-2011). Committee on Natural Resources - Served as lead Committee Staff for energy policy, primarily oil and gas, and assisted Deputy Committee Director with water policy.- Conducted dialogue with stakeholders, staff, state agencies, and industry representatives to draft legislation and negotiate agreement on contested legislative issues, including hydraulic fracturing fluid disclosure and the State energy plan.- Conducted research and provided analysis to Senators on bills in committee, prepared briefing documents on content, impact, and potential effects of legislation, and composed talking points.Committee on Business and Commerce - Lead Committee Staff for economic development, unemployment, and real estate policy and assisted Committee Director with electricity issues, including electricity markets and grid reliability.- Liaised with stakeholders and built relationships with local, regional, and state entities and agencies, including the Public Utility Commission and Electric Reliability Council of Texas to track electricity sector developments.- Organized committee hearings, recorded proceedings, and registered witnesses.- Maintained committee records and liaised with the Secretary of Senate’s Office on bills in committee and legislative documents. Show less

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  Professional Staff, Policy Staff, Staff Assistant

  Served in this capacity for the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittees on Energy and Environment. - Drafted and managed legislation relating to oil and gas development, in particular hydraulic fracturing, as well as drought and water management and issues related to energy research and development. -Composed written documents for Subcommittee hearing process, including hearing charters, memos, letters, press releases, oral remarks and opening and closing statements for the Chairmen. Also composed floor speeches for members on a range of issues related to unconventional oil and gas development. - Served as lead Committee staff for hearings on Environmental Protection Agency hydraulic fracturing research, unconventional oil and gas development, and oil and gas transportation infrastructure. Show less

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  The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Senior Student Associate and Research Assistant

  Served as Senior Student Associate from September 2013 through August 2015 -Assisted in planning, promoting, and executing events for the International Security Speaker Series; interviewed speakers, and composed event summaries for the Center’s website.-Tracked publications and media activities of Strauss Center Distinguished Scholars and composed written summaries and news announcements for the Center’s website.Served as Research Assistant from January 2015 through August 2015 -Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data on energy and water production and consumption in Iraq and Jordan and assessed the impact of this relationship on human security.- Developed a framework for analyzing the intersection of water and energy security in the Middle East.-Composed qualitative reports on the nexus, including the impact on refugees and vulnerable populations and the use of resources as a strategic weapon in conflict. Show less

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  U.S. Department of State

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Inaugural Cohort, U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program

  Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Office of Southern Europe, Summer 2014- Composed briefing memos, speeches, and background materials for the Deputy Assistant Secretary on a range of issues to prepare for a trip to Cyprus. - Assisted in the preparation for U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass’ Senate confirmation hearing, including drafting talking points and written responses to questions for the record. U.S. Embassy Ankara, Summer 2015- Composed briefing memos, speeches, and background materials for the head of the Economics section. - Composed cables on a range of energy issues, including the Turkish solar and wind markets and energy efficiency policies, and edited cables on a range of economic topics. Show less

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  Burson-Marsteller

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Graduate Assistant

  - Assisted in building a new women’s practice focused on female leadership, networking, and empowerment at a leading public affairs and communications firm.- Compiled and composed current client and political news, briefing memos, and speeches on international affairs and public engagement for Global Vice Chair Karen Hughes.

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  The Federation of German Industries (BDI)

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Robert Bosch Fellow

  -Worked with the Energy and Climate Department on a range of issues, including preparation for the COP 21 climate conference; drafted speeches, memorandum, and provided consultation on the U.S. position.-Drafted English language material on energy issues for the re-launched BDI website.

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  World Energy Council

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Robert Bosch Fellow

  -Worked with World Energy Council staff to host events, including the Berlin launch of the International Energy Agency's 2015 World Energy Outlook and draft publications and interview responses. -Drafted the German country analysis for the 2016 World Energy Issues Monitor, an annual publication on global energy attitudes and trends.

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  German Institute for International and Security Affairs

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Robert Bosch Fellow, Researcher

  -Working with Dr. Kirsten Westphal in the Global Issues Division on a research project related to energy and security in the region of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) under the auspices of the 2016 German OSCE Chairmanship. -Research and writing focused on differing conceptions of energy security between the U.S. and the EU.

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  Atlantic Council

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  Working on energy issues for the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center, focused on energy and geopolitics, energy transformation, access and sustainability, and strategic foresight.

  • Deputy Director, Global Energy Center

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Associate Director, Global Energy Center

    Apr 2017 - Dec 2017
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  U.S. Department of State

  Nov 2018 - now

  US Foreign Service Officer