Stephen Lassiter
About Stephen Lassiter
Stephen Lassiter serves as the Policy Director at Sunrun, where he develops and executes legislative and regulatory strategies in Nevada. He has extensive experience in public policy, having worked in various roles including Foreign Policy Director for O'Malley for President and as a Fellow at the Truman National Security Project.
Work at Sunrun
Stephen Lassiter serves as the Policy Director at Sunrun, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he develops and executes the company's legislative, regulatory, and political strategy, particularly focusing on Nevada. He leads policy initiatives related to electric vehicles and collaborates with Ford on related projects. Lassiter represents Sunrun in discussions with elected officials and government agencies, providing testimony in various legislative and regulatory hearings. His work includes advocating for solar energy, energy storage, and tax and trade policies at the federal level.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Lassiter holds a Master in Public Affairs from Princeton University, where he studied Public Policy Analysis. He also studied Journalism and Political Science, as well as Social Entrepreneurship, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in policy analysis and advocacy, particularly in the energy sector.
Background
Before joining Sunrun, Stephen Lassiter gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as the Foreign Policy Director for O'Malley for President from 2014 to 2016 in the Baltimore, Maryland area. He also served as a Graduate Student Consultant at GRID Alternatives and as a Project Manager at NYSERDA. His early career included roles such as Press Secretary for Joe Garcia for Congress and a Teacher and MUN Organizer at Ramallah Friends School in the West Bank.
Achievements
Stephen Lassiter has been a Fellow at the Truman National Security Project since 2012, contributing to discussions on national security and energy policy. He has organized and executed political and public relations campaigns within the solar industry, including writing Op-Eds and conducting media interviews. His advocacy efforts extend to interactions with Congress, the Treasury, and the Department of Energy, where he promotes policies beneficial to the solar and energy storage sectors.