Jason Bordoff

Jason Bordoff

Keynote Speaker: Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University

Jason Bordoff Biography

Jason Bordoff is the Founding Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, where he is a Professor of Professional Practice. He is also on the faculty of the Columbia Climate School, where he is Co-Founding Dean Emeritus.

He previously served as Special Assistant to President Barack Obama and Senior Director for Energy and Climate Change on the Staff of the National Security Council. Prior to that appointment, he held senior policy positions on the White House’s National Economic Council and Council on Environmental Quality. Earlier in his career, he was a scholar at the Brookings Institution, served in the Treasury Department during the Clinton Administration, and was a consultant with McKinsey & Company.

One of the world’s leading energy and climate policy experts, Bordoff’s research and policy interests lie at the intersection of economics, energy, environment, and national security. As a member of the Columbia SIPA faculty since 2013, he teaches and mentors the world’s future energy and climate leaders in government, business and civil society.

In 2013, Bordoff created the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP), which is now widely recognized as among the world’s leading energy policy research institutes, advancing evidence-based and actionable energy and climate solutions through research, dialogue, and education. In addition to serving as CGEP’s Founding Director, Bordoff co-led and created the nation’s first graduate school devoted to tackling climate change, the Columbia Climate School, from 2021 to 2023. Bordoff is a columnist for Foreign Policy Magazine and has authored numerous essays and articles for Foreign Affairs. He frequently publishes articles in leading outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, and appears on NPR, CNN, NBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CBS, and the BBC as a commentator. his Foreign Affairs article with Meghan O’Sullivan, “Green Upheaval: The New Geopolitics of Energy,” was selected as one of the “Top Ten” print articles published in that journal in 2022.

Bordoff also has extensive experience advising the private sector and non-profit organizations. He is a Senior Advisor at Macro Advisory Partners, a geostrategic advisory firm. He chairs the Aspen Institute-Columbia Global Energy Forum and serves on numerous advisory boards and leadership councils, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Sustainable Energy for All at the United Nations, The Nature Conservancy of New York, Foreign Policy 4 America, the New York Energy Forum, and the World Economic Forum’s “Future of Energy Stewardship” and “Mobilizing Investment for Clean Energy in Emerging Economies” programs. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, the Oxford Energy Club, and the National Petroleum Council (a federally chartered advisory committee to the Secretary of Energy).

Bordoff graduated with honors from Harvard Law School, where he was Treasurer of the Harvard Law Review, and clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He also holds an MLitt degree from Oxford University, where he studied as a Marshall Scholar, and a BA magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University.

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Jason Bordoff Videos

Jason Bordoff - Aspen Ideas: Climate
Jason Bordoff - Council on Foreign Relations
Bernard Looney joins Jason Bordoff at the Columbia Global Energy ...

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Jason Bordoff is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Science, Energy and Climate Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jason Bordoff for virtual events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Jason Bordoff generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Van Jones, Amy Myers Jaffe and Michael Shellenberger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jason Bordoff for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/03/2025.

Jason Bordoff Videos

Jason Bordoff - Aspen Ideas: Climate
Jason Bordoff - Council on Foreign Relations
Bernard Looney joins Jason Bordoff at the Columbia Global Energy ...
Jason Bordoff: "We Are Still Vulnerable to the Global Oil Markets ...
Jason Bordoff, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University ...
  • How do I book Jason Bordoff to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Jason Bordoff for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jason Bordoff, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jason Bordoff, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jason Bordoff speak about?

    Jason Bordoff is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Science, Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Professors, Environmental Policy, Conservation, Environment and Sustainability.
  • Where does Jason Bordoff travel from?

    Jason Bordoff generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jason Bordoff?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jason Bordoff for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jason Bordoff for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jason Bordoff or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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