Myria is based in our Washington, DC, office and is a Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs of ML Strategies. She works with clients to help them achieve their legislative goals.
Prior to joining ML Strategies, Myria was a government relations intern with a national lobbying law firm, where she prepared memoranda for Congressional hearings and think thanks and served as a liaison with clients on energy and international issues. She also previously served as a government relations intern at ML Strategies and for former US Representative Ed Perlmutter (D–CO) in a role that involved drafting Congressional hearing memoranda and briefings. In addition, she was an Olson Scholar with the American University School of International Service.
Myria graduated from American University with a BA in International Studies and a concentration in Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights. While earning her degree, she was a delegate to the school’s Model United Nations Travel Team and served as chair of the AMERIMUNC International Relations Society for three years.
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2024 Post-Election Analysis: Energy & Sustainability
December 6, 2024 | Advisory | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Read about the outlook for energy policy in light of Trump’s recent nominations and the composition of the incoming Congress. Topics include the fate of the IRA, the prospects for energy project permitting reform, and areas of bipartisan support.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — December 2024
November 26, 2024 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Our December 2024 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers Trump’s cabinet picks, recent agency actions, legislative developments, requests for information, notices, and funding opportunity announcements focused on or impacting the energy sector.
2024 Post-Election Analysis
November 8, 2024 | Article | By Alexander Hecht, R. Neal Martin, Anthony DeMaio, Frank C. Guinta, Christian Tamotsu Fjeld, John Lushetsky, Pamela Mejia, Myria S. Garcia
Read ML Strategies’ in-depth analysis of how the results of the November 2024 elections are likely to shape policy in many areas, including energy & sustainability, US-Canada cross-border issues, taxation, health care, international trade, infrastructure, consumer product safety, and financial services, and what to expect in the upcoming lame duck session of Congress.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — November 2024
October 25, 2024 | Article | By R. Neal Martin, John Lushetsky, Myria S. Garcia
Our November 2024 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights new energy-related programs and announcements from DOD, DOE, and other agencies, covers energy-related bills recently introduced in Congress, and recaps significant news about the sector.
Pre-Election Analysis: International Trade
September 9, 2024 | Advisory | By R. Neal Martin, Frank C. Guinta, Myria S. Garcia
Read about international trade priorities that may be pursued by the presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the latest edition of our 2024 Pre-Election Analysis series on how the November 2024 election will impact the legislative and regulatory landscape.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Tax Issues
August 19, 2024 | Advisory | By R. Neal Martin, Alexander Hecht, Frank C. Guinta, Myria S. Garcia
Read about key tax policy proposals put forth by presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and what to expect on Capitol Hill from key leaders on tax policy in the 119th Congress in the latest edition of our 2024 Pre-Election Analysis series on how the November 2024 election will impact the legislative and regulatory landscape.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: US-Canada Cross-Border Issues
August 12, 2024 | Advisory | By R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia, Matthew T. Simpson
Read about some of the most pressing cross-border issues that will be tackled by the next administration and 119th Congress in the second edition of our 2024 Pre-Election Analysis series on how the November 2024 election will impact the legislative and regulatory landscape in a variety of areas.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Energy and Sustainability
August 5, 2024 | Advisory | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Read about how the outcome of the presidential election could impact energy and sustainability policy in the inaugural edition of our 2024 Pre-Election Analysis series on how the November 2024 election will impact the legislative and regulatory landscape in a variety of areas.
Industrial Decarbonization Gets Boost in Latest DOE Funding Opportunity
March 14, 2024 | Alert | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Read about a $425 million funding opportunity issued by the DOE’s Office of Manufacturing Energy Supply Chains. The program aims to support small- and medium-sized manufacturers that produce or recycle advanced energy products or contribute to emissions reductions within the manufacturing sector.