Andy is a research associate at CGS contributing to modeling and analysis, with a focus on energy. Currently he is most involved with a project on the co-benefits of air pollution and climate mitigation in China. This work combines his hope to promote social change with his interest in systems dynamics. Andy brings experience as a researcher at the Earth Systems Science Interdisciplinary Center at UMD. He has an M.S. in Biological and Ecological Engineering from Oregon State and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rice. He has been active in various organizations advocating for climate justice, including as a youth outreach coordinator for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. Before the pandemic he was in the Peace Corps in Panama as a sustainable agriculture volunteer. He is grateful to be able to bike to work and enjoys being outside generally, as well as spending time with new and old friends.