Shara has spent her career in state and federal climate policy, international climate diplomacy, and philanthropy. She was most recently the Chief of Staff for the $4B Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), US Department of Energy. She also led a portfolio of international climate-focused grants and strategies at Bloomberg Philanthropies. She previously served as senior advisor to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), leading community engagement efforts. During the Obama Administration, Shara served as an advisor for the climate portfolio at the White House, Office of Management and Budget. Shara was born and raised in Minnesota, and lives in Washington, DC with her husband and son.
