Alumni Profile: Marcella Bondie
MUPP, Policy Fellow, Elevate Energy Heading link
Responsibilities: “I am the Policy Fellow at Elevate Energy. I support Elevate’s community-based energy programs by performing policy research and analysis, tracking legislation, and representing us in stakeholder forums. I write policy briefs and reports, and give presentations. I’ve also been part of the team for two energy plans – one for the City of Madison, and one for the State of Missouri.”
How UTC Prepared Me for a Career in Transportation. “At the UTC, I was challenged to move out of my comfort zone – environmental planning – and find deep connections with other planning specialties. The research I performed, as directed by my excellent adviser, Dr. Ning Ai, exposed me to strategies for increasing the environmental, economic and social sustainability of transportation corridors. Specifically, I helped build a tool to identify sensitive community areas early in the planning process. I’m proud to have contributed to a something that protects communities and supports smart transportation planning. I was also fortunate to develop valuable lasting relationships with faculty, students, and industry professionals during my time at the UTC.”