Policy and Industry Experience The Renewable Energy Industry Pam quarterbacked the first comprehensive renewable energy bill in Georgia and then fought to protect and improve it. While representing the renewable energy industry for more than a decade, she helped energy projects compete with fossil fuel projects. Pam countered disinformation from opposing stakeholders by countering with facts . She then used public and social media and relentless legislative advocacy to turn the tide in favor of her clients. Pam represented intervening parties at the Georgia Public Service Commission and secured terms involving the sale of wholesale energy to Georgia Power, which made broad acceptance of renewable energy possible. A team player, Pam was able to make the numbers work (often using tax credits and other incentives) to bring projects online despite continuous roadblocks set by well-funded opponents. In the process, Pam represented both a trade organization, “Renewable Advocates,” as well as ancillary industries. Public Land Protection, Planning and Endangered Species Protection O‘Dell established herself as a formidable foe against monied developers intent on taking public land for profit when she led a very public battle to preserve ( a barrier island off the coast of Georgia) She mobilized environmental groups to fight a two-year battle to defend and extend the island’s statutory protection then guided those groups through the administrative and legal steps to ensure the law was followed.As a result several endangered and protected species benefitted Income Sufficiency, Affordability, and Civil Rights For several years, Pam fought hard for low-income people both at the state Capitol and within the communities where they worked and lived. Representing Community Action Agencies, she focused on keeping electric rates low and preventing shut-offs, addressing the need for weatherization and home repair, and ensuring that low-income children had public education and health resources. Pam holds a doctorate in Law and Public Policy (DLP) from Northeastern University. She can produce comprehensive policy research and assess the quality of research done by others. She also holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of San Francisco.She can evaluate administrative bodies and strategize about how regulatory and program changes might affect environmental policy goals. Trade Group Protection Pam represented several trade and citizen groups, including the Short Term Rental Owners Association of Georgia and the Rubber Manufacturers Association ( a national recycling client).