Delaney Buskard is a first-year ESE student who is passionate about driving the clean energy transition. She holds a BS in Environmental Sciences with a Minor in Public Policy and Leadership from the University of Virginia, and a Master of Environmental Management specializing in Energy & Environment from Duke University. Prior to enrolling in the ESE program, she has held various internships and part-time jobs concurrently with her studies. These roles included managing communications for UVA’s Office for Sustainability and Jewish Life at Duke, analyzing federal energy matters with the US Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and advancing utility-scale solar in the PJM region with AES Clean Energy. Outside of school and work, Delaney enjoys baking desserts, watching and playing tennis, and exploring new places (mainly restaurants).