Shaun Chapman

Shaun Chapman is an accomplished professional known for his expertise in driving multi-state and regional issue campaigns to profitable business outcomes. With a strong belief in the power of innovation, Shaun excels in bridging the gap between technological advancements and societal acceptance. He is dedicated to helping individuals, governments, and institutions embrace innovation while implementing safe and effective strategies for maximum gains.

With a diverse educational background, Shaun holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Economics from the University of Essex, a program on Artificial Intelligence implications for business strategy from Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management, and a B.A. in Economics and Theatre Arts from Hartwick College. He also attended Williston Northampton School.

Shaun's extensive professional experience includes key roles such as Director of Government Relations at Weedmaps, Vice President and Chief of Staff for Policy & Electricity Markets at SolarCity, President of the New York Solar Energy Industry Association, and Co-Founder of Solar Sandy Project. Additionally, he has served in various senior positions at SolarCity, contributing significantly to policy and electricity market development. Shaun's background also includes roles such as Deputy Director of Government Affairs on the East Coast at SolarCity, East Coast Campaigns Director at The Vote Solar Initiative, and Communications Manager at Network for New Energy Choices.

Noteworthy accomplishments include writing a book on distributed energy policy setting and ongoing work in developing similar strategies for the cannabis markets. Shaun's expertise and leadership have been instrumental in advancing regulatory policies and business strategies in the renewable energy and emerging cannabis industries.