Leonard Tao

Leonard Tao is an experienced energy policy professional currently serving as the Director of FERC Policy at Southwest Power Pool since January 2021. Prior to this position, Leonard Tao held various roles at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from November 2003 to January 2021, including Senior Attorney, Director of the Office of External Affairs, Senior Legal Advisor, and Legal Advisor to Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher and Commissioner Joseph T. Kelliher. Leonard Tao's educational background includes a degree from The George Washington University Law School and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.