Taylor C. Shepherd

Taylor Shepherd, Vice President of Government Relations at ML Strategies in Boston, is a seasoned public policy professional with a proven track record of success in legislative and regulatory lobbying, strategy, and relationship building. With roots in the Massachusetts State House, she has developed a meticulous and strategic approach to navigating the complexities of the policymaking process. 

Taylor currently leads within the ML Strategies Energy Practice, serving as the firm’s primary liaison for both internal and external energy matters. In this role, she guides clients through the evolving landscape of clean energy policy, leveraging her deep expertise in climate and energy issues to anticipate legislative trends and drive client success. 

Prior to joining ML Strategies, Taylor served as a Fiscal Policy Analyst at the House Committee on Ways and Means and as a Budget Analyst at the Department of Mental Health. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of governmental processes, particularly in budgetary appropriations and healthcare policy, which now inform her strategic work in energy and climate policy. 

Taylor earned her BA, cum laude, from Salve Regina University. She is actively involved in the local community through board roles with Metro Housing Boston and as an Advisory Board Member for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce City Awake Advisory Board.

• Salve Regina University (BA, cum laude)

• Board of Directors, Metro Housing Boston
• Advisory Board Member, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce City Awake Advisory Board