Mitch is a Research Director at BW Research and specializes in the technical execution of economic modeling and workforce transition projects. Mitch joined BW Research in 2018, bringing years of experience in the field. He is known by clients and colleagues for leading and advising project plans, identifying and answering research questions, and problem-solving during the research process. His expertise lies in economic model development, the intersection of workforce and energy technologies, and developing rigorous research methodologies to provide the most useful information to clients.

Mitch has led several high-impact initiatives at BW, including the New York State Just Transition Working Group Jobs Study—a pioneering report that has guided workforce development and clean energy investments and served as a template for other states conducting energy workforce transitions research. He has also consulted for notable organizations, including the U.S. Department of Energy, the Clean Energy Transition Institute, the World Resources Institute, and The Nature Conservancy, leading the research process for dozens of projects. Mitch was instrumental in developing workforce analyses for multiple states’ Comprehensive CLimate Action Plans and has also led energy economy workforce analyses for numerous state energy plans.

Mitch is strongest in his ability to understand and explain the context and limitations of economic model outputs and quantitative data, allowing him to develop more robust research and offer nuanced insights. He is adept at balancing data insights with real-world applications and iterating to improve research, which enhances the relevance and impact of his work. He is passionate about working for underserved communities and is committed to producing work that helps shape environmentally and socially conscious policies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from Providence College and is based in Washington, D.C. Outside of work, Mitch likes to spend time hiking, camping, painting, and brewing.