Leadership and Governance
RFF is led by a dynamic team of experts, professionals, and leaders in the field of environmental economics and policy.
Leadership
RFF’s leadership team consists of the president, vice presidents, and chief of staff, and provides day-to-day oversight and strategic guidance of the organization.
RFF's leadership team is led by Richard Newell, President and CEO. View the leadership team.
Board of Directors
RFF’s Board of Directors comprises preeminent business leaders, scholars, former policymakers, and environmental advocates who provide strategic direction for the organization.
RFF's Board of Directors is led by Sue Tierney, Chair. Vicky Bailey and Rob Stavins serve as co-Vice Chairs. View RFF's current Board of Directors or RFF's Board Alumni.
Susan F. Tierney
Chair, RFF Board of Directors; Senior Advisor, Analysis Group Inc.
Dr. Tierney is the chair of the RFF Board of Directors and is an expert on energy economics, regulation, and policy, particularly in the electric and natural gas industries.
Vicky A. Bailey
Co-Vice Chair, RFF Board of Directors; Founder and Principal, Anderson Stratton Enterprises, LLC
Vicky Bailey is a Co-Vice Chair of the RFF Board of Directors.
Robert N. Stavins
Co-Vice Chair, RFF Board of Directors; University Fellow; Professor, Harvard University
Robert Stavins is a university fellow at RFF and the Co-Vice Chair of the RFF Board of Directors. His research focuses on diverse areas of environmental economics and policy.