Conor Hand
About Conor Hand
Conor Hand is a Senior Manager at Breakthrough Energy with extensive experience in program management and political campaigns.
Current Position
Conor Hand is currently a Senior Manager at Breakthrough Energy, a role he has held since 2023. Breakthrough Energy focuses on advancing sustainable energy innovations and solutions. This current position highlights his senior-level involvement in managing and directing initiatives at a leading organization in the energy sector.
Professional Experience
Conor Hand has built a diverse career with significant roles in various influential organizations. He served as a Program Manager at Breakthrough Energy from 2020 to 2023 in Washington, D.C. Prior roles include Chief of Staff to CPO & Sr. State Program Director at Organizing Corps 2020, Project Manager at 270 Strategies, and Consultant at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. His experience spans multiple sectors and includes leadership roles in politically driven campaigns and nonprofits.
Education Background
Conor Hand holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis from Harvard Kennedy School, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also achieved a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Virginia Tech. His educational background in public policy and political science provides a strong foundation for his extensive work in program management and strategic initiatives.
Early Career Roles
Conor's early career involved impactful roles in political campaigns and educational initiatives. He worked as a Regional Field Director and Deputy Field Director for Bernie 2016, as well as a Field Organizer and Summer Fellow for Obama for America in 2012. Further, he served as an Education Policy Fellow at the Center for American Progress and as a Corps Member for Teach For America in San Antonio, Texas.
Leadership at Resistance School
From 2017 to 2022, Conor Hand served as the Executive Director of Resistance School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this capacity, he contributed to developing educational programming aimed at training future leaders in civic engagement and advocacy, emphasizing his commitment to public service and education.