Michael Jefferies is a Policy Principal for Advanced Energy United where he helps educate decision makers on the benefits of advanced energy sources. Inspired by his faith to address environmental and energy issues, Michael has either volunteered for, or worked professionally on, energy issues for five years. Prior to his role at Advanced Energy United, Michael worked on conservative outreach for Citizens’ Climate Lobby and also worked on energy issues for multiple clients at a political consulting firm. Michael also has a background in politics and legislative affairs through coordinating and working on multiple political campaigns as well as the State of Indiana. Michael remains active in local politics by serving as the Vice Chair of the Indiana Federation of Young Republicans and occasionally volunteering for political campaigns.
Michael graduated Summa cum Laude from Marian University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in both Political Science and Theology. A native Hoosier, he lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Kennedy, and his daughters, Evelyn, Ruth, and Dorothy and is a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. When he isn’t working, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, reading, writing for his Substack, The Good Steward, and playing disc golf.