Raisa Ledesma Rodriguez

Raisa Ledesma Rodriguez is a seasoned professional in the energy sector, currently serving as Vice President for Energy at Edelman since March 2022, where responsibilities include supporting innovative solutions for federal and commercial energy clients. Raisa co-founded Zafiro LLC in January 2021 and previously held several key positions at the California Public Utilities Commission, including Supervisor of Communications Policy, where oversight was provided to teams making recommendations on regulated markets, and Senior Regulatory Analyst in the Energy Division, leading monitoring of electric market design initiatives. Experience also includes a role as Special Advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy, contributing to the Quadrennial Energy Review and directing the inaugural US Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Book. Raisa's early career involved project coordination and communication management roles at Georgetown University. Educational background includes a Master's in Public Policy from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's in Public Policy from Duke University.