Tina Jeffress is Group Manager for Energy and Sustainability with Panasonic North America’s Corporate and Government Affairs team where she leads energy and sustainability policy, supporting the rapid expansion of Panasonic’s EV battery business. She also supports Panasonic Energy on sustainability priorities, including supply chain transparency, circularity, and decarbonization. She sits on the board of the Zero Emissions Transportation Association (ZETA). Prior to joining Panasonic, Tina worked for ScottMadden Consulting where she specialized in electric utilities and ESG issues, supporting clients on grid modernization, renewables, and sustainability strategy. Previously, she was associate director for the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), leading key energy sector partnerships and research on the role of business in international development. She began her career working with non-profit organizations in Los Angeles, Washington, and the Dominican Republic. She holds a BA in International Development Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.