Ivan Robles

Ivan is originally from Miami Beach, Florida, and most recently called Washington, D.C., home. Before coming to Princeton, he spent over four years as a policy advisor for the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, where he focused on advancing climate resilience and environmental justice for underserved communities. His work prioritized equitable policy solutions for residents of the U.S. territories, including efforts to promote clean energy access and address systemic inequities. Ivan played a key role in advancing the Puerto Rico Status Act, a landmark bill that outlines a decolonization process for Puerto Rico to choose a non-territorial political status. He also helped establish the Department of Energy’s Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund, which supports rooftop solar and battery storage systems for vulnerable communities on the island. Earlier in his career, Ivan served as a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Fellow, supporting American Red Cross initiatives to improve disaster response for marginalized populations. Ivan holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Comparative Studies from Duke University. At Princeton, he is pursuing a Master in Public Affairs focused on environmental and energy policy. His goal is to help ensure that all communities, regardless of geography or income, have access to a healthy environment and reliable, clean energy. A former competitive figure skater, Ivan is looking forward to practicing his jumps and spins at Princeton’s Hobey Baker Memorial Rink.