Robin Millican is Head of Strategic Initiatives and Integration at Breakthrough Energy, a global network of climate leaders committed to accelerating the world’s journey to a clean energy future through investment, philanthropy, and policy efforts.

In this role, Robin serves as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team on ways to develop and execute new cross-organizational initiatives, in addition to developing long-term strategic plans for Breakthrough Energy.

Robin previously led the U.S. policy team within the U.S. Policy and Advocacy program at Breakthrough Energy. In this role, she managed a team of experts responsible for the organization’s long-term strategies to advance federal and state policy priorities across sectors including power, industry, buildings, transportation, and agriculture. She has deep experience working closely with policymakers, business, academia, and the non-profit community to cultivate new ideas and form partnerships to advance shared policy goals. Robin also led the clean energy innovation policy portfolio at Gates Ventures, the private office of Mr. Gates. She is based in Breakthrough Energy’s Washington, DC office.

Robin has over 15 years of experience in energy, science, and technology policy, including as a senior strategy consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton and as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate. She holds a Master of Public Policy degree from Duke University, and B.A. in International Studies from Southern Methodist University.