SHAUN CHAPMAN
Policy. Communications. Business Development.
BIO
Born in the the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, I have lived in Minnesota, England, San Francisco and Boston. I now live in New York City.
I have a degrees in economics and theatre arts. I am a passionate storyteller with an understanding that the underlying data is what gives a meaningful story credibility. I build relationships by focusing on individual connections to the story.
I believe that humanity's greatest skill is our ability to innovate and our greatest challenge is our collective fear of innovation. Bridging the gap between fear and inspiration is where I excel. I help people, governments, and institutions embrace innovation and implement safe, sound strategies to maximize gains.
When not telling stories for others, I create my own during long trail runs.
Have a look around to learn more, and let's connect.
WORK EXPERIENCE
My Career
Senior Director, Policy
Brookfield Renewable, US
Vice President, Department Head
Government Relations
Doma
Director, Government Relations
Weedmaps
Campaigns Director
Vote Solar
Communications Manager
Network for New Energy Choices
Strategic Planning
Forecasting that Evolves
I spend my free time running long distances, and each of these events have a beginning, an end, and a whole lot that happens in between. To get to the finish line, you need to have a plan, and when something outside of that plan inevitably occurs -- like rain or a twisted ankle -- you need to be ready to adjust. I bring this same discipline to my strategic roadmapping for organizations. I create a plan and am ready to adjust when changes are necessary, because we don't abandon the race; we keep pushing toward our goals.
Public Speaking
Dynamic and Engaging Conversation
What makes a speech good is connection between the audience and the speaker. An over reliance on prepared material that only considers the speakers point of view results in a lack of connection from the audience. What brought the audience to that room? What are they hoping to take away? And what new element can we bring that helps them feel like they gained something in the short time we had? Those are the questions I ask before any public speech. Plus, a touch of humor never hurts.
Team Management
Cultivating Culture
Great teams don't just come together, they are cultivated, nourished, and given room to grow. When putting together a team, I don't just look to see if a particular individual will "fit in" with the culture. I identify where the team’s weaknesses are and how that person can be an active and influential force to help get the team to where we need to be.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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