Charles Hernick is an accomplished energy and climate change expert with extensive experience in the field. As the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) in Washington DC, he leads the organization's policy work and executes strategies aimed at advancing clean energy solutions and innovative approaches to reducing carbon emissions. Charles also has a vast track record of working across the U.S. and over 12 countries in Africa and Latin America.

Apart from working at CRES Forum, Charles has served in various other organizations, including The Cadmus Group, Inc., where he held positions as Senior Associate and Associate. Additionally, Hernick was an Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist at Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management.

His educational background is excellent, with a degree in BS, Ecology, Evolutions, and Behavior from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and MA, International Relations and Environmental Policy from Boston University. Hernick is also a former candidate for the US House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th Congressional District.

Overall, Charles Hernick is an accomplished and highly skilled climate change expert with a passion for reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy solutions.