Tina Jeffress is a Group Manager at Panasonic North America, leading energy and sustainability policy and supporting the rapid expansion of Panasonic’s EV battery business. She also leads Panasonic North America’s internal sustainability work, advising each of Panasonic’s diverse business areas as they pursue decarbonization and other priorities. Prior to joining Panasonic, Tina worked in management consulting where she specialized in electric utilities and sustainability, supporting clients on grid modernization, renewables, and energy transition strategy. Previously, she led research on private sector development and Central America at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She began her career in international development, 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.