Karin Wadsack serves as project manager for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. She has over a decade of experience working with tribes across the United States on energy analysis, policy, and project development. At NREL, she leads multiple tribal renewable energy projects and performs applied analysis for renewable energy development and energy system resilience projects around the world. Her background includes experience in international development, business management, and more than 20 years developing and executing projects. Karin holds a PhD in Engineering Sustainable Systems, a certificate in Applied Statistics, master’s degrees in Environmental Science & Policy and Journalism, and a bachelor’s degree in Government.