An Executive from the Department of Energy will speak on how you can use your degree for a variety of careers in the federal government including communications, outreach, research operations, and policy.

Careers in Federal Government

Thursday, Feb. 28

6:15-7:15

JGB 2.216

Speaker Name: Sarah Lynch

About the speaker:
Sarah Lynch, The Director for Communications and Outreach in the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy leads a team that conducts a broad range of strategic communications and outreach activities. These activities provide key information to consumers and stakeholders about EERE's research, development, and deployment of renewable and efficient technologies in homes, buildings, vehicles, and communities. Ms. Lynch oversees EERE’s web enterprise, traditional and social media presence, executive and internal communications activities, public awareness activities, inquiries and correspondence, and other related efforts.She is also the Chief Operating Officer for several strategic mission programs: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/office_eere/sp_main.html

Before joining DOE in May 2009, Ms. Lynch worked at the U.S. Government Accountability office (GAO) since April 2002, having led several GAO reviews that assessed the efficiency and effectiveness of federal programs and policies. Resulting reports and testimonies covered topics such as biofuels, DOE’s Loan Guarantee Program, new nuclear plant licensing and oversight, strategic human capital management of an S&T workforce, and U.S. efforts to reconstruct Iraq’s oil and electricity infrastructures. She was also a training instructor and on-campus recruiter. Earlier federal experience includes working on the Hill. Ms. Lynch obtained her Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs in 2001 and her Bachelor of Arts in Government and Political Science from Indiana University-Bloomington in 1996. She is a Senior Fellow of the Partnership for Public Service’s Excellence in Government Center for Government Leadership Program.