Jacquelyn Pless
Jacquelyn Pless is currently an Assistant Professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and in July 2026, she will join the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. As an economist, Ms Pless’ research focuses on the drivers and consequences of energy and environmental innovation, exploring how firms, policymakers, and investors can foster green innovation. Ms Pless teaches courses on innovation strategy and entrepreneurship, and at UofT, she will teach classes specifically on strategy in the energy economy. She was recently named a “Best 40-Under-40 Business School Professor” by Poets & Quants.
Ms Pless previously held various positions in the public and private sectors working on energy policy and public finance issues, such as at the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and a boutique consulting firm. Ms Pless holds PhD and MS degrees in Mineral and Energy Economics from the Colorado School of Mines and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Vermont, Honors College.