Anne Slaughter Andrew
About Anne Slaughter Andrew
Anne Slaughter Andrew is a Lead Director at Sunnova Energy and a Partner at Clean Energy Venture Group, with extensive experience in clean tech investment and energy policy advisory.
Title and Roles
Anne Slaughter Andrew serves as the Lead Director at Sunnova Energy, a position she has held since 2019. Concurrently, she is a Partner at Clean Energy Venture Group, joining in 2022. In addition, she is a founding partner at WindRun Strategies, a role she has been in since 2018. Her career also includes significant board positions at the Telluride Foundation, METALUB CR, and the Wilson Center's Latin America Advisory Board.
Background and Career in Diplomacy
Anne Slaughter Andrew's diplomatic career is marked by her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica from 2010 to 2013. During this period, she worked in San Jose, Costa Rica, and played a pivotal role in fostering U.S.-Costa Rica relations. Her diplomatic service followed a successful legal education and corporate leadership career.
Education and Academic Achievements
Anne Slaughter Andrew holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She also completed the Corporate Director Program at Harvard Business School and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Georgetown University, demonstrating a well-rounded and robust academic background that supports her multifaceted professional roles.
Board Membership and Governance
Anne Slaughter Andrew is actively involved in various board memberships and governance roles. She is a member of the Board and Executive Committee of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) from 2015 to 2022. She has chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Additionally, she serves on the Telluride Foundation Board as Chair and the Board of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum.
Clean Energy and Policy Advocacy
Through her consultancy at WindRun Strategies, Anne Slaughter Andrew invests in early-stage clean tech businesses and advises on energy policy matters. Notably, she contributed to the 2020 launch of the NewDEAL Forum’s Climate Solutions Report for State and Local Policymakers, showcasing her commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and policy initiatives.