Karen Alvarado

Karen Alvarado is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in energy analysis and environmental policy. Currently, Karen serves as a Technical Research Analyst at BCS Allegient, supporting the Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. Prior experience includes leading a residential energy analysis team at PEG, where responsibilities involved coordinating projects, client communication, and quality assurance of energy reports. Earlier roles encompass research and analysis in sustainable finance at Sustainable Capital Advisors, data research in energy policy at Energy Innovation Reform Project, and environmental education content development at Keep Prince William Beautiful. With a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology/Animal Biology from the State University of New York at Oswego, Karen combines academic knowledge with practical expertise in the field.