Scott Bartos serves as USAID's Regional Energy Advisor in Southeast Asia. Prior to joining USAID, Scott designed and led climate change and air quality programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, performing groundbreaking work for which he was recognized as a recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. Scott received his M.A. in Environment and Natural Resource Policy from the George Washington University and a B.S. in Biology from James Madison University. Scott also served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer (Group 101) teaching sustainable aquaculture techniques and environmental education in rural Northeast Thailand. In his free time, Scott enjoys playing sports, hiking, and exploring the outdoors on two wheels.