Felipe is a Master’s in International Policy student focusing on energy policy, technology, and finance. He particularly focuses on the transition toward a clean energy economy in fossil fuel-dependent U.S. states and foreign countries, such as his home communities of New Mexico and Colombia. Prior to joining Stanford, Felipe spent five years in Washington D.C. working on policy in the U.S. Congress, where he primarily focused on immigration, homeland security, trade, and agriculture. During this time, Felipe managed his boss’ work in several Senate Appropriations Subcommittees and in the House Homeland Security Committee. Felipe also drafted several pieces of legislation that ultimately were enacted into law. Outside of work, Felipe was an active member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association.

Felipe holds a B.A. in International Relations and Politics from Pomona College, where he was also a four-year member of the men’s soccer team. During his time at Pomona, Felipe studied European politics and economics for a semester in Florence, Italy, and conducted field work in Budapest, Hungary for his senior thesis on right-wing populists’ exploitation of migration crises. In his spare time, Felipe enjoys watching the best soccer game of the day or doing an outdoor activity, such as tennis, biking, hiking, or kayaking.