Maddy Myers: Blending Science, Business, and Climate Action Through Clean Hydrogen
Key Ideas
- Maddy Myers, an MIT LGO program graduate, combines her love for science, business acumen, and passion for fighting climate change by amplifying the use of clean hydrogen.
- After internships in defense startups and earning dual degrees in engineering and business from MIT, Myers joined NextEra Energy to work on decarbonization business opportunities, focusing on methane pyrolysis.
- Her research on producing clean hydrogen from natural gas without carbon emissions led to innovative solutions for commercial and industrial consumers, earning her a full-time position as a senior associate for investments at NextEra Energy.
- Myers emphasizes the importance of decarbonizing various areas along the supply chain to combat climate change and highlights the opportunities for novel solutions beyond traditional power generation.
Maddy Myers, an MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) program graduate, has seamlessly blended her love for the lab, strong business acumen, and dedication to fighting climate change by focusing on amplifying the use of clean hydrogen. With a background in chemical engineering and a robust internship experience, Myers transitioned from a senior scientist at a defense startup to an internship at NextEra Energy, where she delved into decarbonization business opportunities, particularly methane pyrolysis for hydrogen production. Her impactful research on producing clean hydrogen from natural gas without carbon emissions paved the way for innovative solutions for commercial and industrial consumers, leading to a full-time role as a senior associate for investments at NextEra Energy post-graduation. Myers is committed to decarbonizing various areas along the supply chain to combat climate change, emphasizing the importance of novel solutions beyond traditional power generation. Her work extends to investing in advanced technologies like Avnos, highlighting her passion for long-term global environmental health and the pursuit of decarbonization strategies across industries.