Maria Robinson

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Maria Robinson
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
Nominee
Assuming office
TBD
SucceedingBruce J. Walker
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 6th Middlesex district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2019
Preceded byChris Walsh
Personal details
Born (1987-03-25) March 25, 1987 (age 34)
South Korea
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Matthew Robinson
Residence(s)Framingham, Massachusetts
EducationBishop Hoban High School
Alma materMassachusetts Institute of Technology (SB)
University of Tulsa (MJEL)

Maria Duaime Robinson is an American politician who represents the 6th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In September 2021, she was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Assistant Secretary of Energy for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability.

Early life[]

Born in South Korea, Robinson was adopted by American parents of Irish-German Catholic descent from Pennsylvania. She attended Bishop Hoban High School in Wilkes-Barre, before attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science. She later attended the University of Tulsa, where she received a degree in Master of Studies in Law.[1]

Political career[]

Robinson became a member of the Framingham Democratic Committee and was a member of Town Meeting. She became the first Korean-American elected to the General Court of Massachusetts. Previously, she led Advanced Energy Economy’s program on wholesale markets, including engagement at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the regional transmission organizations. Prior to that, she focused on regulatory issues relating to energy and air, including leading the organization’s state Clean Power Plan campaign, which covered over two dozen states across the country. She managed report development and data-driven analysis at the state and national level. Robinson was employed by Navigant Consulting in the renewable energy and energy efficiency practices, supporting the state of Massachusetts in analyzing and procuring contractors for statewide renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. She interned with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s office of Water and with former U.S. Representative (now Governor of Washington) Jay Inslee.[2]

Robinson was the first Korean-American elected to the Massachusetts State Legislature. In 2018, she overwhelmingly defeated the competing write-in candidates with nearly 78% of the votes. Her district lies solely within the city of Framingham, covering eleven of its eighteen precincts. Robinson serves on the House Committee on Technology and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, the Joint Committee on Export Development, and the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.[3][4][5][6]

She ran for a second term in 2020, and was endorsed by the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus.[7] She was reelected, receiving 98.0% of votes cast.[8]

In June 2021, Robinson was reportedly among the candidates vetted by the White House to succeed Neil Chatterjee as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.[9] Willie L. Phillips Jr., chair of the District of Columbia Public Service Commission, was ultimately selected.[10]

In September 2021, President Biden announced that he would nominate Robinson to serve as Assistant Secretary of Energy for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability.[11][12]

Personal life[]

Robinson and her husband Matthew live in Framingham, with their adopted daughter and pet dog. She is also an award-winning music director in the Greater Boston region and enjoys playing piano for shows.[13]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Razzaq, Zane. "In 6th Middlesex, Maria Robinson becomes first Korean-American in Mass. House". MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  2. ^ Petroni, Framingham Source Editor Susan (September 5, 2018). "Robinson Easily Wins Seat Held By Late Chris Walsh". Framingham Source. Retrieved May 4, 2019. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Maria Robinson. Experienced. Efficient. Energetic". Maria for Framingham. 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  4. ^ "Maria Duaime Robinson: Committees". The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  5. ^ "Maria Duaime Robinson: District". The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  6. ^ Razzaq, Zane (November 7, 2018). "In 6th Middlesex, Maria Robinson becomes first Korean-American in Mass. House". Wicked Local. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  7. ^ "Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Political Action Committee Endorsed Candidates", Mwpc.org, retrieved August 5, 2020
  8. ^ "Maria Robinson", ballotpedia.org, retrieved February 18, 2021
  9. ^ Morehouse, Catherine (June 28, 2021). "Massachusetts state rep, favored by renewables industry, emerges among the frontrunners to fill FERC seat". Utility Dive. Retrieved November 13, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Morehouse, Catherine (September 9, 2021). "Biden taps D.C. utility regulator Phillips for FERC". POLITICO. Retrieved November 13, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "President Biden Announces Key Nominations". The White House. September 22, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  12. ^ Razzaq, Zane (September 22, 2021). "Framingham's Maria Robinson to be nominated to join Biden administration". MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved November 13, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ Korean American Elected Officials & Candidates: State & City

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