Max Blacksten is a Transition Analyst Intern at FFI Solutions, contributing to efforts to identify, analyze and automate the collection of unstructured data through AI-based tools in support of FFI’s Transition Intelligence platform. Max is pursuing a B.A. in Economics with a Certificate in Energy Studies at Yale University, where he is a member on the Men’s Varsity Lightweight Crew team and an analyst in the Student Investment Group. He previously interned at World Systems Solutions, providing insights on youth engagement and consulting on the development of an AI platform combating the climate crisis. His achievements include being named a Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award recipient and a Coca-Cola Scholars Finalist.