Wally Mealiea joined Edison Electric Institute in November 1996 and serves in the Energy Delivery Group as Manager, Business Continuity. In this role, supports EEI’s initiatives, programs, and policies to improve the industry’s response to major outages and maintain business operations. This includes EEI’s National Response Event framework, the Spare Transformer Equipment Program, the industry’s transformer transportation initiative, and cyber mutual assistance.

Previously, he served as EEI’s Manager, Customer Research & Advertising where he was responsible for the design and management of public opinion research projects and advertising programs that supported the Institute’s communication, marketing, and public policy efforts. Before joining EEI, Wally was the Senior Analyst at Hamilton & Staff, a Washington, DC-based political consulting firm. During his seven years at Hamilton & Staff, Wally was responsible for managing all aspects of clients' quantitative and qualitative public opinion research projects, including survey design, focus groups, strategic analysis, and client presentations. Clients included Democratic candidates for office ranging from state legislator to U.S. Senator, public affairs organizations, trade associations, corporations, and labor unions. Wally also served as the Executive Director of the American Association of Political Consultants during 1991 and 1992. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida.