Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum
Liz Bowman
Williams
Hillary Bright
Turn Forward
Joe Britton
Pioneer Public Affairs
David C. Brown
Constellation Energy
Judy Brown
South32
Liz Burdock
Oceantic Network
Dan Byers
U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute
Jessica Carter
Ford Motor Company
Ewelina Czapla
Google
Kellie Donnelly
Lot Sixteen
Tom Falcone
Large Public Power Council (LPPC)
Xan Fishman
Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)
Lindsay Fitzgerald
Gevo
Gene Grace
American Clean Power Association (ACP)
Cliff Graham
Avantus
Marty Hall
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum
Jeremy Harrell
ClearPath
Christina Hayes
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG)
David Hill
Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)
Lisa Jacobson
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Lesley Jantarasami
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Tina Jeffress
Panasonic North America
Rob Jennings
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Alfred Johnson
Crux Climate
Laura Lightbody
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Ray Long
American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
Gina Mahony
Cogent Strategies
Yvonne McIntyre
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Ashley McManus
Lot Sixteen
Richard Meyer
American Gas Association (AGA)
Erik Milito
National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)
Alessandra Millican
LandGate
Rob Mosher
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)
Patrick O’Brien
Holtec International
Jessica Olson
Topsoe
Chris Phebus
Hydrostor
Rich Powell
Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
Karthik Ramanna
E-ledgers Institute
Bree Raum
Government Relations and Clean Energy Expert
Heather Reams
President and CEO, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum
Anthony Reed
FGS Global
Melody Rodriguez
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Catrina Rorke
Climate Leadership Council
Abigail Ross Hopper
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Filip Schittecatte
ExxonMobil Upstream Company
Jackie Siebens
Helion Energy
Jean Simard
Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC)
Cole Simons
GE Vernova
Emily Skor
Growth Energy
Kendall Stephenson
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America
Alex Stroman
Albemarle Corporation
John Szoka
The Conservative Energy Network (CEN)
Beth A. Viola
Holland & Knight
Paul Wilkins
Electric Hydrogen
Malcolm Woolf
National Hydropower Association (NHA)
Kristina Woolston
Old Harbor Native Corporation
Joel Yu
Enchanted Rock
Brittany Kelm
National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC)
Brittany Kelm is currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor on the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) in the White House. She oversees all oil and gas activity in this role, which encompasses all domestic production and pipeline infrastructure projects. Additionally, her portfolio includes international affairs issues pertaining to US LNG and crude exports for the NEDC. Prior to joining the Trump Administration, she represented Shell USA in Washington, D.C. on the federal team. In this role, she supported Shell Midstream and Deepwater business for the Gulf of America assets and worked to ensure seamless interplay with the two enterprises. She also supported the Downstream, Trading and Supply, and Chemical business during her earlier Shell tenure. Brittany came to Shell after working for Valero at San Antonio, TX headquarters where she worked in a Strategic Planning & Public Policy role in Corporate Development. Here she gave insight to direct decisions for Valero’s strategy on traditional refining and new business in the low carbon fuels and hydrogen space based on policy optimization. Before arriving downstream at the world-renown refiner Valero, Brittany began her career in the oilfields of the Permian Basin in Midland, TX working upstream. She worked for Noble Energy (now Chevron) spending most of her days in Reeves County and the surrounding counties. In this capacity, she served as a state Government Affairs and Community Affairs advisor. Prior to going in-house with Noble Energy, she was a Landman and performed land management duties such as running title and obtaining drilling permits for various independent and publicly traded operators all throughout the Permian counties, including New Mexico. Her first role in the industry was with the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA), which introduced her to the world of independent oil and gas producers (and majors) operating in the Permian. Brittany attended the University of Texas at Austin where she majored in Government and Communications. She was active in the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) and spent her time serving in the 83rd Legislative Session and also interned in Senator Cruz’s Federal office.
Rep. Buddy Carter
Georgia's 1st District
Earl L. “Buddy” Carter is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant. For over 32 years Buddy owned Carter’s Pharmacy, Inc. where South Georgians trusted him with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families. While running his business, he learned how to balance a budget and create jobs. He also saw firsthand the devastating impacts of government overregulation which drives his commitment to ensuring that the federal government creates policies to empower business instead of increasing burdens on America’s job creators. A committed public servant, Buddy previously served as the Mayor of Pooler, Georgia and in the Georgia General Assembly where he used his business experience to make government more efficient and responsive to the people. Buddy is serving his fifth term in the United States House of Representatives and is a member of the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee and the House Budget Committee. As a pharmacist serving in Congress, Buddy is dedicated to working towards a health care system that provides more choices, less costs and better services. A lifelong resident of the First District, Buddy was born and raised in Port Wentworth, Georgia and is a proud graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Buddy married his college sweetheart, Amy. Buddy and Amy have three sons, three daughters-in-law and eight grandchildren.
Rep. Juan Ciscomani
Arizona's 6th District
Congressman Juan Ciscomani represents Arizona’s 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Juan and his family immigrated to the United States when he was a young boy. They established roots in Tucson, Arizona, where his father worked as a bus driver to give his children a shot at the American Dream. Growing up in a working class family taught Juan the value of hard work and the importance of a can-do attitude. Juan attended public schools in Tucson, Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. He worked his way through school with maintenance and service jobs until becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. After college, Juan worked for the University of Arizona and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce before joining Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s administration as Senior Advisor and Vice-Chair of the Arizona-Mexico Commission. Juan focused on the issues of international trade and diplomacy, border security, and economic development. In 2022, Juan was elected to represent Arizona’s new 6th congressional district, becoming the first naturalized American citizen from Mexico elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona history. In 2024, Juan was named the most bipartisan member from Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives by the Lugar Center and McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University Bipartisan Index. Juan often shares a conversation with his dad where his dad asked him: “Where else could we have our story? We come to the US, learn English, immerse in the culture, become US citizens, I drive a bus most of my life, and now my son is a United States Congressman. Where else in the world? Nowhere else, that’s the American Dream.” Juan is determined to fight to keep that dream alive for others. Juan resides in Tucson with his wife, Laura, and their 6 kids.
Sen. John R. Curtis
Utah
In the United States Senate, John R. Curtis proudly represents the citizens of Utah, embodying the pioneer values that shaped the state into an extraordinary place to live, work, and thrive. For Senator Curtis, results matter. Guided by America’s founding principles, he tackles tough issues with innovative approaches, inviting all to the higher ground of common ground. He believes that big ideas, innovation, and consensus can drive transformational change. Senator Curtis is dedicated to crafting principle-centered policies and achieving real results for Utah and America. He leads critical conversations, convenes thoughtful leaders, fosters inclusive collaboration, develops sustainable solutions, and provides a vision of what is possible. During his seven years representing Utah’s Third Congressional District, then-Representative Curtis passed 28 pieces of legislation into law. His accomplishments include better public land management, combating human trafficking, reducing burdensome regulations on small businesses, and more. He founded the Conservative Climate Caucus and was ranked by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking as the 5th most effective Republican member of Congress. In 2023, his office earned recognition as the best in Congress for constituent accountability and accessibility. Senator Curtis has built an international reputation for advancing American energy solutions that unleash U.S. clean fuels, strengthen the economy, enhance national security, ensure energy independence, and reduce global emissions simultaneously. He believes America must not only achieve energy independence but lead as an energy-dominant nation. Beyond energy, the Senator prioritizes strategic policies addressing China, fiscal responsibility, and solutions for broken social programs. Before his time in Congress, Senator Curtis was a small business owner and a proven problem solver. He served as Mayor of Provo City for eight years, earning a 94% approval rating and being named the “Top Elected Official on Social Media” in 2015. His leadership was recognized with awards such as the Silicon Slopes Community Hero, UVU’s Civic Innovator Award, and Utah Valley Magazine’s Person of the Year. Senator Curtis has been married to his wife, Sue, for 42 years. Together, they have six children and 17 grandchildren. Their family motto, “In Unity There is Strength,” continues to guide how he serves, works, and lives.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II
Michigan
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II has dedicated his career to solving problems. A software engineer by training, he uses thoughtful and fact-based practices to make government work better for Michigan families on issues like entrepreneurship, criminal and juvenile justice, health care, affordable housing, and economic opportunity. He is committed to building a Michigan where every person can reach their full potential. As leader of statewide task forces on jail, pretrial incarceration, and juvenile justice, he worked across the aisle to champion historic legislation to build a smarter and fairer justice system that saves taxpayer money and helps hundreds of thousands of Michiganders access better opportunity for jobs and housing. As chair of Michigan’s COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force, Lt. Governor Gilchrist acted decisively to respond to the pandemic’ disproportionate impact on communities of color. Michigan led the nation in tackling racial disparities and continues to expand access to affordable, equitable health care. He has led efforts to connect over 27,000 homes and businesses to reliable, affordable fast internet, expand innovation, and make Michigan the best place to have an idea. He embarked on statewide “Thriving Cities” tours visiting communities in every region to hear from Michiganders about the issues that matter. He also served as chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association. Lt. Governor Gilchrist and his wife, Ellen, reside in Detroit where they are raising their twins, Emily and Garlin III, and daughter, Ruby.
Rep. Jared Golden
Maine's 2nd District
Jared Golden represents the Second District of Maine in the United States Congress, where he serves on the Natural Resources Committee and the Armed Services Committee. He grew up in Leeds, a small town in Androscoggin County. After enlisting as an infantryman in the Marines, Golden deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq before returning home to Maine. Congressman Golden currently lives in Lewiston with his wife, Isobel, and their two daughters.
Rep. Jen Kiggans
Virginia's 2nd District
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is proudly serving Virginia’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, part of Chesapeake and Southampton, Isle of Wight, Suffolk, and Franklin City. Jen is a proud Navy Wife to her husband Steve, a retired F-18 pilot, and mom to their four amazing children who motivate her every day to fight for a stronger future for Virginia and our nation as a whole. Prior to serving Virginians in public office, Jen served as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy and worked in our nation’s healthcare system as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, serving America’s aging population. Jen was winged as a Naval Aviator in 1995. She served our nation for a total of 10 years as a helicopter pilot flying H-46 and H-3 helicopters, completing two deployments to the Persian Gulf. As a former Navy helicopter pilot, Navy spouse, and now Navy Mom, Jen is a tireless advocate for the military community and is a strong voice for them in Congress. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Jen used her GI Bill benefits to go back to school and become a board-certified Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. A graduate of Old Dominion University’s Nursing School and Vanderbilt University’s Nurse Practitioner program, Jen has worked in several long-term care and nursing facilities in Virginia Beach and Norfolk in addition to serving as a primary care provider for a small private practice in Virginia Beach. After years of growing frustration listening to politicians on the evening news and watching as division and negative rhetoric derailed legislative progress on issues important to her family and her community, Jen took her experience of working with a team to accomplish the mission at hand to Richmond. She served three sessions in the Virginia State Senate, where she successfully championed legislation to establish a Military Spouse Liaison and advocated for patients, families, and caregivers in long-term care facilities. Jen comes to Congress determined to bring civility and competence to politics – something she believes is severely lacking in all levels of government – and provide Virginians with the strong, independent leadership in Washington they deserve. Jen, Steve, and their four kids live in Virginia Beach with their dog Chloe, cat Zoe, and bird Barbie.
Rep. Bob Latta
Ohio's 5th District
Since 2007, Congressman Bob Latta has served the people of Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Latta is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he plays an intricate role in crafting the nation’s energy, telecommunications, environment, health care, and interstate commerce policy. Congressman Latta serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and is a member of the Subcommittee on Communications & Technology and the Subcommittee on the Environment. Along with his committee positions, Congressman Latta is a Deputy Whip and Co-Chairs the Rural Broadband Caucus and the Congressional Propane Caucus. Throughout his tenure, Congressman Latta has advocated for the interests of the people of Northwest and Northern Ohio through policies that further economic prosperity and job creation. His top priorities on behalf of his constituents include improving access to broadband capabilities in rural areas, reducing government spending, maintaining a strong national defense, combating the nation’s substance use crisis, fighting for energy independence, and implementing commonsense government reforms. The Congressman believes that hearing from constituents is essential to representing them in Congress and has held more than 1,500 meetings in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District since 2012. He also has held more than 130 Courthouse Conference one-on-ones with constituents where he is available to answer questions, discuss issues, and help solve problems with Federal agencies. Congressman Latta has had 33 bills and provisions signed into law during his Congressional tenure. As a Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman Latta worked with his colleagues to pass landmark legislation to combat the opioid crisis. Included in that bill was legislation he authored, the INFO Act, which helps provide needed data and information to those on the front lines of this crisis.
Rep. Susie Lee
Nevada's 3rd District
Susie Lee was born to a working family of ten in Canton, Ohio. Her father was a military veteran who worked at a steel plant, while her mother stayed at home to care for the family of eight kids. After graduating from public schools, Susie worked her way through Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with a combination of scholarships, loans, and part-time jobs. In 1993, she moved to Las Vegas, where she became a leader in education nonprofits, founding the After School All Stars and later serving as President of Communities in Schools of Nevada. Under her leadership, Communities in Schools helped decrease dropout rates. Since being elected to Congress in 2018, Susie has worked relentlessly with Democrats and Republicans alike to achieve real results for Nevada families. She helped negotiate and get signed into law the once-in-generation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowered prescription drug costs for seniors and is the single biggest climate investment in U.S. history. Both bills are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country. Susie has led bipartisan legislation that was signed into law to help lower housing costs, protect Nevada’s water supply, expand access to health care, protect children from online sexual exploitation, and improve veterans’ healthcare. Susie has also secured over $5.6 billion for Nevada through grants and federal investments. Susie is ranked the number one most bipartisan member of Congress among all U.S. Representatives, Senators, and governors. She sits on the House Appropriations Committee. She is also the Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus and is a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus and New Democrats Coalition. Susie is a battle-tested perennial Member of Congress who has won her swing district in the swing state of Nevada four times. Her district has a plurality of non-partisan voters. This Congress, Susie was elected Battleground Leadership Representative, a position she created in 2022 to ensure that Democratic House members representing the most competitive districts in the country have a seat at the Democratic Caucus leadership table. Susie lives in Las Vegas and has two children. She is an outdoorswoman who loves to bike and hike.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Alaska
Lisa Murkowski, Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator, is a third generation Alaskan proudly serving as the first Alaskan born senator. Murkowski was born in Ketchikan and raised in towns across the state, including Wrangell, Juneau, Fairbanks, and Anchorage. She is married to Verne Martell and they have two grown sons. Lisa loves spending time in the Alaska outdoors. She’s an avid skier, has hiked on glaciers, enjoys fall duck hunts, and has a pretty impressive King Salmon mounted on her office wall. Since joining the Senate in 2002, Senator Murkowski has worked tirelessly for Alaskans and earned a reputation in the Senate for her ability to work collaboratively and across the aisle to reach common sense solutions. Murkowski is well-known for her love and dedication to her state, which means putting Alaska first. A leader on energy and public lands issues, Senator Murkowski recognizes that sound national policy will promote not only job creation and economic growth, but also higher standards of living and greater global stability. She supports the safe and efficient production and use of all forms of domestic energy, as well as research to help develop emerging technologies. Senator Murkowski continues to pursue policies to advance renewable energy, increase energy efficiency, and make America’s energy cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable. Senator Murkowski has long-advocated for the Arctic as a national priority and continues to push the United States to invest in the infrastructure and assets critical to supporting an Arctic strategy. She is leading the charge to recapitalize and expand America’s fleet of icebreakers and has introduced legislation to raise the nation’s presence in the Arctic through two bills that support responsible research and development as well as giving those who live in the region a greater voice on policy and research. She is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee (Subcommittees –Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Defense; Energy and Water Development; Homeland Security; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies), Ranking Member of the Interior-Environment Subcommittee, member of Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, and Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
Rep. Scott Peters
California's 50th District
Gov. Jared Polis
Colorado
Governor Jared Polis is an entrepreneur, education leader, and public servant. After launching several successful companies, including one out of his college dorm room, Polis committed himself to making sure other Coloradans had the opportunity to pursue their dreams. Polis founded schools for at-risk students and new immigrants and started nonprofits to help veterans and entrepreneurs. Prior to serving as Governor, Polis served on the State Board of Education where he worked to raise pay for teachers and reduce class size for students, and represented Colorado’s 2nd Congressional district, where he was rated the most effective member of the Colorado delegation. As Governor, Polis has focused on saving Coloradans money, keeping our economy strong, and preserving our Colorado way of life. Polis delivered universal free full-day kindergarten, signed a number of bills to save families money on health care, and made significant progress towards the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2040, all while cutting taxes for small businesses and investing in affordable housing and transportation. His efforts to expand health care access to medically underserved communities and to ensure that equity and justice remain central to building a Colorado for All have produced impactful legislation and made progress toward his administration’s bold vision.
Gov. Kevin Stitt
Oklahoma
Governor Kevin Stitt is leading Oklahoma with a vision to become Top Ten in job growth, infrastructure, education and more. He is an entrepreneur who founded Gateway in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2000. Starting with only $1,000 and a computer, he grew Gateway into a nationwide mortgage company operating in 42 states and servicing more than $20 billion in residential mortgages. In 2018, he led Gateway through a merger and established Gateway First Bank, which today is one of Oklahoma’s 10 largest banks by assets with over $2 billion in assets, 166 mortgage centers across the U.S., and more than 1,600 employees. Oklahomans spoke in record numbers that they wanted Stitt to use his business acumen to transform the state. In 2018, he received more votes than any gubernatorial candidate in state history in his first bid for elected office of any kind. Governor Stitt has taken a groundbreaking approach to his administration by appointing the most female cabinet secretaries in state history and tapping expert advisors from the private sector, including the first chief operating officer in state history. He is committed to delivering taxpayers more for their money, and his fiscally conservative leadership helped the state build its largest savings account in history, which proved to be prophetic in the face of an oil and gas downturn. Stitt is a fourth-generation Oklahoman and a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He and his wife, Sarah, have been married for 25 years and they have six children.
Rep. Marc Veasey
Texas' 33rd District
Rep. Veasey is an advocate for Texas’ middle-class families and is committed to creating jobs, improving public education, fighting for immigration reform, and ensuring access to quality healthcare and women’s reproductive rights. Congressman Veasey was appointed in the 118th Congress to serve on the Energy and Commerce and House Armed Services Committees. Prior to his committee appointment, Rep. Veasey served on the Small Business Committee, and the Committee on Science Space and Technology. Throughout his time in Congress, Rep. Veasey founded the first Congressional Voting Rights Caucus to address the immediate need to eliminate the barriers and discrimination too many Americans face at the polls. In the 117th Congress, he accepted his appointment as an Assistant and Regional Whip. In the 118th Congress, the Congressman was appointed to serve as a Whip for the Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce. Rep. Veasey is currently a member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, Congressional Black Caucus and the New Democrat Coalition. He also co-launched the Blue Collar Caucus with Congressman Brendan Boyle to find solutions to problems too many middle-class Americans are facing. The Blue Collar Caucus supports unions and focuses on addressing wage stagnation, offshoring, and job insecurity for those in the manufacturing and building trades. First elected to the Texas State House in 2004, Congressman Veasey represented District 95 – an area now part of the 33rd Congressional District. As a member of the Texas State House, Rep. Veasey served in a number of leadership positions including Democratic Whip and Chair of the Democratic Caucus. Issues he championed included fighting for affordable healthcare, funding for better schools, and advocating for a livable wage. Prior to serving four terms in the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Veasey worked as a congressional staffer in North Texas for Congressman Martin Frost. The Congressman was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He and his wife Tonya live in the Metroplex and have a son, Adam. Rep. Veasey earned a BS from Texas Wesleyan University, where he majored in Mass Communication.
Chairman Tim Walberg
Michigan’s 5th District
Tim Walberg is currently serving his ninth term in Congress as the representative of southern Michigan, making him Dean of the Michigan congressional delegation. The diverse constituency of Michigan’s 5th District encompasses Branch, Cass, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, and St. Joseph Counties, along with portions of Berrien, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo Counties. Since first taking office, Tim has hosted hundreds of coffee and town hall meetings to better understand the thoughts and concerns of the district. Prior to his time in public office, Tim served as a pastor in Michigan and Indiana, as president of the Warren Reuther Center for Education and Community Impact, and as a division manager for Moody Bible Institute. He also served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1999, and is proud to bring his reputation as a principled legislator, fiscal reformer, and defender of traditional values to Washington. Based on his record of legislative accomplishment, Tim holds the designation as Michigan’s most conservative Member of Congress, based on the American Conservative Union’s lifetime score. Tim was also ranked by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a non-partisan collaboration between Vanderbilt University and University of Virginia, as the most effective member of Michigan’s congressional delegation in the 115th Congress. In the following session of Congress, the Center for Effective Lawmaking once again recognized Tim for his policymaking success, naming him the top Republican legislator on technology issues. In the 119th Congress, Tim serves as Chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee. He also serves on the House Natural Resources Committee. He and his wife, Sue, have been married for over 50 years, love being grandparents, and enjoy spending time outdoors and riding on their Harley. They live in Tipton, Michigan, where they raised their three children: Matthew, Heidi and Caleb. Tim is a proud grandfather of seven.
Chairman Bruce Westerman
Arkansas 4th District
Bruce Westerman represents Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and as Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources. A Hot Springs native, Westerman is an engineer and forester by trade, an avid outdoorsman, and a proud husband and father of four. After graduating from Fountain Lake High School in Garland County, Bruce went on to attend the University of Arkansas where he played on the Razorback football team and graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering. He later received his Master of Forestry Degree from Yale University. Prior to serving in Congress, Westerman worked for 22 years at Mid-South Engineering in Hot Springs. He served as a board member for the Fountain Lake School District and was later elected to two terms in the Arkansas General Assembly, where he was the state’s first Republican House Majority Leader since reconstruction. Westerman enjoys hunting and fishing, especially on Lake Ouachita.
Shannon Angielski
Van Ness Feldman
Shannon Angielski has devoted her career to developing and advocating for clean energy and energy innovation policies. Shannon’s over 20 years of experience includes working with industry, academia, labor and trade organizations, and environmental NGOs in building support for the development, implementation, and management of policy designs and advocacy strategies that have led to successful enactment of key legislation, including the Section 45V hydrogen production tax credit, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s clean hydrogen hubs program, and the Section 45Q carbon sequestration tax credit program.
Shannon’s recognition that low carbon hydrogen is critical to the success of the energy transition and its potential to cut across multiple industries led to founding and leading the Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition. As President of the Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition, Shannon leads, develops, and supports the coalition’s federal policy initiatives. She also serves as the coalition’s spokesperson before policymakers and the media.
Shannon also manages Van Ness Feldman’s public policy practice and is a recognized leader of the firm’s energy transition practice.
Chris Barnard
American Conservation Coalition (ACC)
Chris Barnard is President of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC). He also serves on the Youth Advisory Council for the Republican Party.
Chris lives in Virginia with his wife, Hayley. He received a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics. Prior to this, Chris played professional soccer in the UK for a few years.
As ACC’s President, Chris is the external face of the organization to donors, media, and political leaders. He has been published in the Wall Street Journal, The Spectator, National Affairs, and more, and often appears on Fox News, Newsmax, etc. Chris is also an international speaker, having spoken at conferences in more than ten countries.
Dr. Rita Baranwal
Radiant Nuclear
Dr. Rita Baranwal is the Chief Nuclear Officer at Radiant, the company pioneering the world’s first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactor. Dr. Baranwal is a former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and brings decades of leadership experience across the public and private sectors of the nuclear energy industry, with a distinguished track record of advancing innovation in nuclear technology.
Prior to joining Radiant, Dr. Baranwal served as Senior Vice President of the AP300 Small Modular Reactor program at Westinghouse Electric Company, leading development and licensing of one of the industry’s most promising next-generation nuclear designs. She was previously Chief Technology Officer at Westinghouse, overseeing global research and development, engineering, and advanced reactor technologies.
From 2019 to 2021, Dr. Baranwal served as Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. In that role, she directed the department’s efforts to promote nuclear power as a key part of America’s energy future, managing a broad portfolio of research programs and public-private partnerships.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Baranwal was the inaugural director the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) initiative at Idaho National Laboratory and held key technical leadership positions at Bechtel Bettis, Inc., supporting the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Baranwal is a widely respected voice in the global nuclear community and a passionate advocate for deploying advanced nuclear technologies to meet the world’s growing demand for reliable energy.
Christina Baworowsky
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum
Christina Baworowsky is the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES). In this role, she leads the organization’s efforts to implement federal policies that promote cleaner, more cost-effective energy solutions designed to decrease emissions, boost job creation, support domestic manufacturing and safeguard the environment. With more than a decade of policy and advocacy experience, Christina focuses on accelerating clean technology and innovation. Some of her policy areas of expertise include energy, environment, vehicles, infrastructure, tax, trade, manufacturing, supply chains, telecom, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and permitting.
Prior to joining CRES, Christina served as the Senior Federal Policy Advisor at Tesla, where she represented the company before Congress and the Administration. In that role, she drove Tesla’s federal advocacy, engagement and policy development to accelerate emissions reduction, promote American innovation and bolster domestic manufacturing. Before joining Tesla, Christina was the principal federal lobbyist for ChargePoint, the world’s largest electric vehicle charging network. She also represented Alliant Energy Corporation, an investor-owned utility serving Wisconsin and Iowa. Earlier in her career, Christina worked at the Nuclear Energy Institute in governmental affairs, which advocates on behalf of the commercial nuclear energy industry.
Liz Bowman
Williams
Ms. Bowman is currently leading state and federal government affairs at Williams, a Fortune 500 infrastructure company with operations spanning the natural gas value chain, including gathering, processing, interstate transmission, storage, and wholesale marketing and trading of natural gas and NGLs.
She has 20 years of experience in public affairs, in both the public and private sectors, helping high-level principals, organizations, and coalitions develop and implement successful advocacy campaigns to meet policy, regulatory, and legislative goals.
Her focus is on energy, environment, and regulatory issues – joining Williams from the American Exploration and Production Council, the leading trade association for America’s independent oil and natural gas producers. Notably, she served in the first Trump Administration as the associate administrator for public affairs at the US Environmental Protection Agency and in the US Senate, as communications director for Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA).
Hillary Bright
Turn Forward
Hillary Bright is a seasoned professional with a career spanning 17 years at the forefront of energy, climate, economic development, and policy. With experience across non-profit, corporate, and government sectors, Hillary boasts a comprehensive understanding of the evolving energy landscape. Her tenure includes eight years in Washington, DC, where she navigated federal and state policies and shaped the energy agenda.
Over the past seven years, Hillary has played an instrumental role as the US Renewables Vice President at Xodus Group and Director of Special Projects at the Blue Green Alliance. At Xodus, her operational focus and adept team-growth strategies positioned the company as a key player in the offshore wind and renewable energy sectors. Hillary’s multifaceted expertise is evidenced through her proficiency in client and stakeholder management, labor relations, strategic planning, and policy analysis. At BGA, her expertise in client and stakeholder relationship management proved unparalleled. She maintained high-level relationships with organizational CEOs, union leadership, and elected officials.
Hillary’s love of the environment is rooted in her upbringing in Central Pennsylvania, where her father is a renowned fly-fishing shop owner and guide who fought for clean waters and universal access to waterways throughout her life. Her ability to articulate complex environmental concepts with clarity and conviction has earned her widespread acclaim. She actively collaborates with energy industry stakeholders, tirelessly advocating for sustainable development practices and offshore wind energy solutions on a global scale.
Hillary’s educational background is anchored in environmental science and public policy. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Public Policy, laying the groundwork for her subsequent pursuit of a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Her academic journey has equipped her with a solid technical foundation and the practical skills necessary to drive meaningful change in the energy and environmental sectors.
Joe Britton
Pioneer Public Affairs
Joe spent fifteen years working in the U.S. Senate, most recently serving as Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Prior to that he spent five years as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) and six years with Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) serving as a Legislative Assistant. He also served as a Senior Advisor to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, helping to oversee the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, and the Forest Service. Joe has helped lead a host of major health care, conservation, energy, appropriations and budgeting policy decisions. In particular, he was a key part of passing the Affordable Care Act, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and protecting millions of acres of public land, including the creation of White Sands National Park. He founded and was the inaugural Executive Director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, the premier federal electric vehicle advocacy organization representing the entire vehicle, critical mineral, battery, power and EV charging organization. Joe currently serves as the Founding Board Chair. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and American Government from the University of Virginia, and a Master of Arts in Government and a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.
David C. Brown
Constellation Energy
David C. Brown is Senior Vice President of Federal Government Affairs and Public Policy for Constellation Energy Corporation. David has been with Constellation, and its predecessors Exelon and PECO Energy Company, since 1990. David serves as Constellation’s primary liaison with Congress and Federal agencies and works actively with national trade associations representing the nuclear energy industry as well as a variety of nongovernmental organizations. David was recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the 500 Most Influential People in 2022. Washingtonian touted David as “heralded by peers as one of the wisest energy minds in town.” David is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and received a juris doctor degree, with honors, from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Judy Brown
South32
Judy Brown has oversight of external affairs for South32’s assets across the Americas, including and particularly the Hermosa project. She is an established and highly sought-after strategic government and community affairs expert, accomplished in managing complex international, national, and local issues of policy and reputation. Prior to joining South32, she served in multiple chief external affairs roles for Rio Tinto, most recently as Chief Adviser, External Affairs, in Latin America and the Asia Pacific region.
Liz Burdock
Oceantic Network
Liz Burdock cofounded Oceantic Network in 2013 and serves as its president and CEO. With a background in policy, Liz has led Oceantic staff in launching the International Partnering Forum (IPF), the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas, creating critical industry products like Supply Chain Connect and the Offshore Wind Market Dashboard, industry-leading Foundation 2 Blade, OSW Ready and Market Entry Coaching Trainings, and the 2025 Offshore Wind at Work report, which showcases the remarkable economic transformation driven by the American offshore wind industry to deliver energy security, revitalize American manufacturing and shipbuilding, and meet the rising energy needs of the U.S. She remains a thought leader in the global offshore wind industry and the advancement of a robust American supply chain. Liz has extensive experience running public/private partnerships. Her career has focused on convening and coordinating diverse stakeholders, including businesses, academics, government agencies, policymakers, community leaders, workforce organizations and strategic investors to develop sound solutions that facilitate the development and implementation of renewable energy in the U.S, driving economic growth, job creation and energy independence. Prior to Oceantic Network, Liz managed the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing, a White House initiative that focused on the adoption of new sustainable technologies in the home building industry. She also managed the Chesapeake Crescent, a regional initiative aimed at growing a green economy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Liz has a B.S in Sociology from Frostburg University. She is a graduate of Leadership Maryland and was named one of Windpower Monthly’s Influential and Interesting Leaders in the Offshore Wind Industry in 2018. She received the John V. Kabler Changemakers Award from the League of Conservation Voters Maryland chapter in October of 2023, and was also awarded the Emery Rice Medal from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2024, signifying her industry leadership as Maritime Person of the Year. She has been featured in energy trade publications including Recharge, reNews, and RTO Insider, as well as the Financial Times, Forbes, Reuters, the Wall Street Journal, and the Baltimore Sun.
Dan Byers
U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute
Dan Byers is vice president for policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute with a focus on environmental and regulatory issues, Byers develops and implements strategies in support of the Institutes broader education and advocacy efforts. Byers brings nearly two decades of public policy experience to his work directing the Institute in assessing the impact of existing and emerging federal laws and regulations on the U.S. energy industry. He frequently speaks and writes on energy policy and environmental regulatory issues and has been published in a number of prominent outlets. Before joining the Chamber, Byers was staff director of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee for the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Byers work on the subcommittee focused on revitalizing oversight of EPA, including development and execution of strategies to reform and improve the agency’s regulatory science activities. During the second term of the George W. Bush administration, Byers served as deputy to the associate director for technology at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), where he oversaw policy development and coordination associated with a broad suite of technology issues. From 2007 to 2009, he also worked for the White House National Economic Council, leading the development and coordination of telecommunications policy for the Bush administration. Previously, Byers held a variety of positions in the House of Representatives, including staff director of the House Science Committee Subcommittee on Research from 2003–2005. He began his career on Capitol Hill in 2000 in the office of Congressman Nick Smith (R-MI). Byers holds an M.S. in soil science from North Carolina State University and a B.S. in crop and soil environmental sciences from Virginia Tech. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia, with his wife and two sons.
Jessica Carter
Ford Motor Company
Jessica Carter is a driving force behind Ford Motor Company’s federal political strategy, shaping the company’s engagement with government and advocating for policies that support its ambitious vision for the future of transportation. As Head of Federal Government Affairs, she leads the development of strategies that align with Ford’s business model, ensuring the company’s voice is heard on key issues impacting its operations and the industry as a whole. Jessica is a passionate advocate for policies that bolster Ford’s leadership role in the transition to a “smart vehicle, smart world” mobility environment. She works closely with internal business groups, integrating public policy perspectives into strategic decision-making and fostering a collaborative approach across departments. She is focused on building consensus and driving results, leveraging her extensive experience on Capitol Hill to ensure alignment on transportation policies across Ford’s federal, state, and international levels. With over 25 years of experience navigating the complexities of the legislative process on Capitol Hill, Jessica has a deep understanding of the dynamics at play and a proven track record of success. Prior to joining Ford, she served as Chief of Staff for Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA), where she played a crucial role in the expansion of the Western Caucus into the second-largest Republican caucus in the House of Representatives. Additionally, she served as Chief of Staff for Representatives Francis Rooney (R-FL), Stephen Fincher (R-TN), Steve Pearce (R-NM), and Richard Pombo (R-CA). Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master’s in Business Administration in International Relations from the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University. She resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband Brad and their two teenage children. When not advocating for the future of transportation, she enjoys driving her classic 1973 Ford Bronco, a testament to her passion for all things Ford.
Ewelina Czapla
Google
Ewelina Czapla is a Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager at Google focused on Google Cloud Technical Infrastructure. Formerly, Ms. Czapla was the Director of Energy Policy at The Digital Chamber and its affiliate, the Digital Power Network. She also worked on energy and climate policy at Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions and the American Action Forum. In addition, Ms. Czapla worked for more than 5 years at Arbo, where she advised developers as well as the federal government on regulatory issues that arise throughout the planning, siting, construction and operation of mid-stream energy infrastructure projects.
Kellie Donnelly
Lot Sixteen
Kellie Donnelly joined Lot Sixteen, a government relations and communications firm, as Executive Vice President and General Counsel in April 2020 after retiring from the federal government. With more than 30 years of experience in energy, environment, and natural resources-related policy, she helps clients strategically advocate for their interests and influence policymaking.
Kellie served on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for 17 years, most recently as Chief Counsel. During her time with the committee she provided counsel on all energy policy and federal land issues within its vast jurisdiction. She also helped negotiate, draft, and enact everything from major legislative packages and budget reconciliations measures, to targeted provisions and stand-alone bills.
Previously Kellie was an attorney in private practice with Sullivan & Worcester, as well as Verner Liipfert. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Counsel for the U.S. Interior Department and the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Kellie holds a J.D. from the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America and a B.A. from The College of the Holy Cross. She currently serves as Vice President of the Women’s Energy Resource Council. She received the Women with Hydro Vision award from HydroVision International and was both a Hoover Institution Fellow and Congressional Stennis Fellow. She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.
Tom Falcone
Large Public Power Council (LPPC)
Tom Falcone is the President of the Large Public Power Council (LPPC), an association of 29 of the largest not-for-profit public power systems in the United States. Together, LPPC members provide electricity to over 30 million customers in 22 states and territories. Prior to joining LPPC in October 2024, Tom was the chief executive and chief financial officer of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), the nation’s third-largest public power utility. During his decade-long tenure, LIPA increased grid investment by 300% to over $6.4 billion, reduced outages by 40%, achieved top-tier reliability, and launched the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm. Additionally, LIPA secured approval for $3.3 billion in transmission investments to integrate 3,000 megawatts of clean energy, implemented smart meters and opt-out time-of-day rates, obtained four credit-rating upgrades, and reduced leverage by 25%—all while keeping electric rate adjustments below the rate of inflation. LIPA’s accomplishments were recognized by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with two national achievement awards – the E.F. Scattergood Award for sustained achievement and the Sue Kelly Award for Community Service.
Xan Fishman
Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)
Xan Fishman is vice president of the Energy Program at the Bipartisan Policy Center, working on energy and infrastructure policy with a focus on permitting reform, climate and trade, and carbon management. Prior to joining BPC, Fishman worked for Rep. John Delaney for nine years, most recently as his presidential campaign manager and as his chief of staff in Congress. He helped Delaney draft and champion priority legislation to invest in infrastructure, address climate change, and spur social impact investing. Before his career in policy and politics, Fishman was a teacher for five years, teaching high school physics and math in Greensboro, North Carolina, and English as a Foreign Language in Tel Aviv, Israel. Fishman graduated from Swarthmore College with a double major in astronomy and religion. He received his M.A. from Tel Aviv University in TESOL.
Lindsay Fitzgerald
Gevo
Lindsay Fitzgerald currently serves as the Chief Advocacy and Communications Officer at Gevo, a company focused on cost-effective fuels and chemicals from renewable resources. She leads a global team whose mission is to develop and promote policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Lindsay also helps expand innovative, market-based low-carbon fuel standards as the Chair of the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition. Prior to joining Gevo, Lindsay served as Director of Government Affairs at Renewable Energy Group, a leading biodiesel and renewable diesel provider, where she developed and implemented a comprehensive strategy for local, state, federal, and international governments. She also served as the Director of Regulatory Affairs at what is now the Clean Fuels Alliance America. Lindsay began her career implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Gene Grace
American Clean Power Association (ACP)
As General Counsel, Gene is the chief in-house legal officer for ACP and oversees the association’s legal functions related to governmental affairs. He has well over a decade of experience in the renewable energy industry. Prior to working at ACP, Gene was the General Counsel for the American Wind Energy Industry and worked in various legal positions at the federal government, private practice, and environmental organizations. Gene represents ACP in litigation, regulatory, and legislative matters of a legal nature, focusing on the following areas, among others: energy (markets and transmission), environmental (climate and wildlife), international trade, and project development (siting and permitting). He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
Cliff Graham
Avantus
As CEO, Cliff leads the Avantus team to advance one of the country’s largest solar and energy storage portfolios. He brings more than 15 years of executive leadership in clean energy development, with a track record of building, maturing and executing renewable portfolios from the ground up. Throughout his career, Graham has gained significant expertise through his hands-on approach to every step of project development, from early-stage land acquisition and permitting to power marketing, late-stage financing, construction and more. Previously, Cliff served as the Chief Development Officer at 174 Power Global. He also led EDF’s U.S. development efforts, managing a 150-person team focused on solar, wind, storage, offshore wind, green hydrogen and transmission. While at NextEra Energy, he led greenfield wind development, growing NextEra’s clean energy pipeline in the western U.S. three-fold, and eventually helped take NextEra Partners public on the New York Stock Exchange. Cliff started his career in the military, serving 10 years as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, rising to the rank of Major. Cliff holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and an MBA from Touro University.
Marty Hall
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum
Marty Hall is Senior Policy Fellow at CRES Forum. Previously, he served as the Minority Staff Director for the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. He joined the select committee shortly after it was created in 2019. Hall also served as the chief strategic advisor and lead staff for the Republican leadership task force on Energy, Climate, and Conservation. Prior to his joining the committee, he was Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of America’s leading companies. As a member of the senior executive team, Hall was active in formulating, planning, and implementing the Business Roundtable agenda. Before Business Roundtable, Hall was a vice president at FirstEnergy, one of the nation’s largest investor-owned utility companies. He joined the company in 2009 after leaving the White House at the end of the Bush Administration. During his tenure, he managed several corporate groups, including the environmental department; energy policy; advanced technologies group; and federal affairs. He served on a year-long special assignment as co-lead of the merger integration group tasked with developing integration plans for a multi-billion-dollar merger. The integration group was comprised of twelve teams and over five hundred employees. Previously, Hall served in senior positions in both the White House and United States Senate. A top energy and environmental advisor to President George W. Bush, he was Chief of Staff of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Prior to the White House, Hall was Majority Deputy Staff Director for the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hall began his professional career in the private sector working for a joint venture focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Hall is a graduate of Northwestern University where he played football for the Wildcats.
Jeremy Harrell
ClearPath
Jeremy is the Chief Executive Officer of ClearPath and ClearPath Action, DC-based conservative clean energy organizations advancing policies that accelerate innovations to reduce global energy emissions. As CEO, Jeremy leads the ClearPath team by synchronizing the organization’s core functions to drive results – aligning public policy development, philanthropic activities, advocacy and government affairs, organizational coalition-building, strategic communications, and political initiatives, among other aspects. He has served in numerous volunteer leadership roles across the energy sector and is a frequent commentator in the press on energy innovation, export financing, and regulatory modernization. He has testified before the U.S. Congress, State Governments, and Public Utility Commissions (PUCs) and is frequently featured in national publications including The Washington Post, Politico, Bloomberg, The Hill, Axios, POWER Magazine, GreenBiz, and S&P Global, among others. Prior to being named CEO in 2024, Jeremy served as Chief Strategy Officer and held other policy and advocacy roles in the organization since joining the organization in 2017. Under his leadership, ClearPath expanded its policy portfolio from strictly clean 24/7 power (e.g. nuclear, carbon capture, natural gas, hydropower and geothermal) to now include clean industry and manufacturing, carbon management, agriculture innovation, and international clean energy deployment. Jeremy has also led ClearPath’s drive to reform outdated permitting requirements holding back new affordable and reliable clean energy. Before joining ClearPath, Jeremy advised Republican Congressional leaders on energy, environmental, national security, tax, and transportation policy for more than a decade on Capitol Hill. In addition to his role at ClearPath, Jeremy has served in a handful of leadership roles within the energy sector.
Christina Hayes
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG)
Christina Hayes is Executive Director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, a diverse coalition of customers, developers, environmental advocates, and labor interests who support the development of high-capacity transmission to cost-effectively and reliably build out the grid of the future. She previously served as Vice President for Federal Regulatory Affairs for Berkshire Hathaway Energy, as well as an attorney with FERC, where she was an advisor to Chairman Wellinghoff. A native Oregonian, Christina also served as an administrative law judge at the Public Utility Commission of Oregon. An energy attorney for more than 20 years, Christina earned a law degree from the University of Oregon and a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary. Her early career also includes stints as staff in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on Capitol Hill, as well as work for judges on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Oregon Court of Appeals.
David Hill
Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)
David R. Hill has more than 25 years of energy experience, both in the public and private sectors. He served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy and also as DOE’s Deputy General Counsel for Energy Policy during the George W. Bush administration, where he was responsible for the Department’s legal matters and regulatory activity. While at DOE, he had significant involvement with DOE’s fossil and renewable energy programs, federal power marketing administrations, energy efficiency programs, loan guarantee program, and Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of NRG Energy, Inc. and NRG Yield, Inc., where he was responsible for all legal, regulatory, government affairs, and environmental matters of those companies. He has been a partner at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, D.C., where he was co-head of the firm’s energy practice, and a partner at Wiley, Rein & Fielding in Washington, D.C. Early in his career, he was an associate at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering in Washington, and associate counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Hill currently serves on the board of the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. where he is vice chairman and is a nonresident fellow with Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Journalism from the University of Missouri, and a Juris Doctor from the Northwestern University School of Law.
Lisa Jacobson
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Lisa Jacobson is the President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, a 65-member trade association representing the energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. Lisa has over 20 years of experience advising federal and state policymakers on energy, tax, air quality, and climate change issues. She is a member of the United States Trade Representative’s Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee, the Energy Efficiency Global Alliance Steering Committee, and the GTI Energy’s Public Interest Advisory Committee. Lisa has testified before Congress and has represented energy industries before the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Prior to her position with BCSE, Lisa was a legislative aide in the U.S. Congress. She has a master’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Vermont.
Lesley Jantarasami
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Lesley Jantarasami is the Vice President of Research & Industry Strategy at the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a national nonprofit accelerating a clean, affordable, and resilient energy future for all. Lesley joined SEPA in March 2025 and leads their research and industry engagement intiatives to identify and share solutions to the biggest challenges facing utilities, technology companies, regulators, and policymakers. Lesley brings over 15 years’ experience in state and federal climate and energy policy at both nonprofits and government agencies. She previously held key roles at the Bipartisan Policy Center, Oregon Department of Energy, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, leading research and policy efforts on clean power, natural gas, carbon markets, carbon pricing, and nature-based climate solutions. Her research and insights have been published in national and international climate assessments, academic journals, and popular media platforms. Lesley has Master of Science and Master of Public Administration degrees from the University of Washington, and her bachelor’s degree from Duke University.
Tina Jeffress
Panasonic North America
Tina Jeffress is a Group Manager at Panasonic North America, leading energy and sustainability policy and supporting the rapid expansion of Panasonic’s EV battery business. She also leads Panasonic North America’s internal sustainability work, advising each of Panasonic’s diverse business areas as they pursue decarbonization and other priorities. Prior to joining Panasonic, Tina worked in management consulting where she specialized in electric utilities and sustainability, supporting clients on grid modernization, renewables, and energy transition strategy. Previously, she led research on private sector development and Central America at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She began her career in international development, working with non-profit organizations in Los Angeles, Washington, and the Dominican Republic. She holds a BA in International Development Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Rob Jennings
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Rob Jennings is the Vice President of Natural Gas Markets at the American Petroleum Institute. He leads API’s efforts on natural gas and LNG as well as those related to the power sector. He engages with policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders to communicate the many environmental, economic and energy security benefits of natural gas not only to the U.S. but also to importing countries, with an emphasis on the role it can play in a lower carbon future. Prior to joining API in 2021, Rob spent nearly 10 years in power and gas market consulting at Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University.
Alfred Johnson
Crux Climate
Alfred I. Johnson is Co-Founder and CEO of Crux Climate – the capital markets platform for the clean economy. From 2021-2022, Alfred served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretary Janet Yellen at the US Department of the Treasury where he was responsible for work related to digital assets, cybersecurity and technology, and the operational management of the 80,000+ person Department. Prior to Treasury, Alfred was Co-Founder and CEO of Mobilize, the events management platform and network acquired by EveryAction in 2020. Prior to founding Mobilize, Alfred was Head of Sales & People at Clara Lending and Vice President in BlackRock’s Financial Markets Advisory Group, where he worked on projects related to financial regulation, structured finance, and the European Sovereign Debt Crisis. From 2009-2012, Alfred served in the Obama Administration as Special Assistant to the White House Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor to the Treasury Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets at the U.S. Treasury Department, and Special Assistant on the Financial Crisis Response Team. Alfred is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations; Member of the National Advisory Council for the Stanford Center on Longevity and Stanford in Washington; and Co-Chair of the Robert S. Brookings Society. Alfred is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford University, where he played Defensive End on the Varsity Football Team.
Laura Lightbody
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Laura Lightbody directs Pew’s energy modernization project, which works with state and federal policymakers to modernize the grid to meet increasing energy demand. Lightbody’s work has supported the passage of important reforms that include securing significant levels of mitigation funding, creating a new program in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that funds resilient transportation projects, developing a new insurance pricing model at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and improving rebuilding requirements for federal buildings and infrastructure. She has built a national network of state chief resilience officers to support state-level resilience planning and programming. This work included advocacy that helped secure more than $1.7 billion in new funding toward climate mitigation and nature-based solutions. Before joining Pew, Lightbody was a vice president at a consulting firm where she designed policy campaigns and regulatory strategies for nonprofit and corporate clients in areas including ocean services and economics, clean energy incentives, corporate sustainability, and pro-innovation policy. Her advocacy influenced major legislation related to Superstorm Sandy disaster relief, the Deepwater Horizon spill, toxic chemicals management reform, and the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act. In 2007, she played a critical role in the passage of the first increase in federal fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks in more than 30 years. Lightbody has appeared on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” and is regularly quoted by national media, including in articles from The New York Times, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg. She has also contributed to books, podcasts, and several academic articles and reports by nongovernmental organizations and has written op-ed columns and research reports on clean energy and adaptation. Lightbody holds bachelor’s degrees in history and Spanish from the University of Michigan.
Ray Long
American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
Ray Long leads the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) as President and Chief Executive Officer. ACORE is the oldest nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to expanding the use of renewable energy technologies for American homes and businesses. This mission is as important and relevant today as it was back in 2001. As CEO, Long is privileged to lead a team of dedicated professionals and an equally passionate group of members and contributors who enable ACORE’s strategic initiatives. ACORE’s members operate in all 50 states, and in 2022, they financed, developed, built and owned over 90% of new, utility-scale renewable energy projects. Under Long’s leadership, ACORE continues to expand the framework that has enabled the industry’s growth through bipartisan outreach, accurate and compelling analysis, and effective collaboration. Long is a respected energy executive, having spent over 25 years representing and growing conventional and renewable energy companies in the United States. Most recently, Long was Senior Vice President of External Affairs and a member of the management team at Clearway Energy. Throughout his career, Long helped to build successful government, regulatory and communications teams, utilizing a campaign management approach to policy and project development challenges. Long earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Policy and Administration from Suffolk University and a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife.
Gina Mahony
Cogent Strategies
A seasoned strategist with over two decades of experience, Gina Mahony delivers transformative results at the intersection of Congress, federal agencies, and the White House. A trusted advisor across Washington’s most challenging policy landscapes, she combines exceptional consensus-building abilities with an extensive network of relationships to deliver both strategic intelligence and tangible results for clients across the energy, tax, trade, healthcare, education, and financial services sectors. Drawing on her extensive Capitol Hill relationships, policy and regulatory expertise, she secured critical clean energy tax provisions for rural utilities and protected small business interests in the Inflation Reduction Act. Her coalition management expertise has proven particularly valuable in advancing clean energy solutions, including securing funding and authorizations for critical programs at the U.S. Department of Energy. As an education non-profit leader, she secured unprecedented federal funding levels for the Charter Schools Program. This executive experience, combined with senior-level work on Capitol Hill, gives her an invaluable understanding of how organizations can effectively advance their missions in Washington. Before joining Cogent, she founded and led her own successful government relations firm after serving as a senior advisor at one of DC’s premier lobbying firms. She helped guide organizations through transformative legislation including the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank. Her deep policy expertise was forged during eleven years on Capitol Hill, including as senior policy advisor to House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD). She worked alongside the founding members of the New Democrat Coalition, building a foundation of bipartisan collaboration that continues to benefit her clients today.
Yvonne McIntyre
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Yvonne McIntyre is the Vice President of Federal Affairs for PG&E Corporation. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of PG&E’s federal engagement and leads a team that advocates for the interests of PG&E before the federal government and policy groups. Prior to joining PG&E in 2022, Yvonne was the Director of Federal Electricity and Utility Policy at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) where she was developed and advocated for NRDC’s federal power sector climate change, clean air, and clean energy policies. Yvonne has had a long advocacy career in the power sector including serving as Vice President of Federal Affairs at Calpine Corporation and in government affairs roles at Mirant Corporation, Kansas City Power and Light and the Detroit Edison Company. She has worked extensively on issues relating to national energy policy, electricity markets, natural gas, energy infrastructure, climate change, the Clean Air Act, renewable energy technologies and tax incentives. Yvonne began her professional career with Detroit Edison as an electrical engineer working in power plants and distribution systems service centers. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Oakland University in Rochester, MI and a Master of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in International Business from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Yvonne is a member of various professional and community organizations. She serves as Co-chair of the Keystone Energy Board Steering Committee and serves on the boards of the Alliance to Save Energy, the National Forest Foundation, the Women’s Energy Resource Council, and the Business for Sustainable Energy Foundation.
Ashley McManus
Lot Sixteen
At the Lot:
Working in energy and natural resources policy on Capitol Hill, I developed a strong appreciation for the importance of building consensus around legislation and projects that matter to Members of Congress and their constituents. Taking the time to understand competing stakeholder perspectives, thorough analysis, honest communication and meticulous legislative drafting are key to navigating complex debates in Congress.
My areas of focus include…
Mining and Minerals Policy and Permitting
Onshore and Offshore Energy Development
Legislative Analysis and Drafting
Government Relations and Advocacy
Before the Lot:
Staff Director, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. House of Representatives Legislative Assistant, Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY-05) Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Jo Bonner (R-AL-01) Education: Auburn University (BA), Georgetown University (MPP)
Richard Meyer
American Gas Association (AGA)
Richard Meyer serves as Vice President of Energy Markets, Analysis, and Standards at the American Gas Association (AGA), representing more than 200 local energy companies that deliver natural gas throughout the United States. In this role, he advances the association’s work to highlight how natural gas utilities provide affordable, reliable, and competitive clean energy solutions to millions of homes and businesses. Now in his fifteenth year with AGA, Richard leads a multidisciplinary team that produces actionable policy and market insights spanning energy economics, environmental analytics, innovative technologies, and end-use codes and standards. By generating forward-thinking analyses and data-driven findings, he helps shape vital industry and policy conversations on reliability, resilience, climate, and sustainability—while emphasizing consumer affordability, efficiency, and emission-reduction pathways. Richard also serves as lead staff to the American Gas Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering independent, objective research on natural gas and gas infrastructure. In this capacity, he has overseen expansions in membership participation and spearheaded projects that inform policy decisions, guide strategic investments, and shape industry practices in the natural gas sector. Prior to joining AGA, Richard conducted natural gas and propane market modeling at ICF. He holds an M.A. in Global Environmental Politics from American University and an M.S. in Physics from California Polytechnic State University. In addition, Richard sits on the Board of Directors of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, serves on the Leadership Council of the National Capital Area Chapter of the United States Association for Energy Economics, and is an Executive Fellow with the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Erik Milito
National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)
Erik Milito is president of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), representing the offshore oil and gas, wind, critical minerals, and carbon sequestration industries. Erik serves as the leader, voice and advocate for over 140 member companies, and represents the U.S. offshore energy industry before Congress, the Executive Branch and the media. Erik and the organization focus on strategic outcomes that serve to promote the nation’s offshore industry as an innovator, problem-solver, and preferred investment choice. Erik has led efforts to secure a multitude of favorable public policy outcomes in Washington for the industry to continue to invest with certainty in domestic energy projects. Erik arrived at NOIA in November 2019 after serving for 17 years at the American Petroleum Institute (API), including roles as Vice President, Upstream Policy and Managing Counsel. From 2000 to 2002, Milito served as an attorney in the Solicitor’s Office of the U.S. Department of the Interior. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army as a JAG from 1995 to 2000 and in the U.S. Army Reserve from 2000-2004, before resigning at the rank of Major. Erik received the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medals for his service. He holds a Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. Erik has been named a top lobbyist by The Hill and one of Washington’s most influential people by Washingtonian magazine. Erik is originally from Natrona, Pennsylvania, and he and his wife Beth now live in Alexandria, VA with their four children, Will, Helen, Evie, and Jake.
Alessandra Millican
LandGate
Alessandra Millican is a distinguished professional serving as the Managing Director of Energy and Infrastructure at LandGate, where she demonstrates exceptional leadership and expertise in the dynamic renewable energy industry. Holding a degree in geology and business from the University of Texas, Alessandra boasts a remarkable career spanning over 15 years. Alessandra’s influence extends beyond corporate achievements; she has earned recognition in various publications, solidifying her status as a thought leader in the renewable energy sector. Her notable contributions have garnered her invitations as an international keynote speaker at Gadjah Mada University to present on the importance of renewable energy in the global energy landscape, a selection as Small Business Leader Award for the Denver Business Journal for her impact in the Colorado energy sector, and as a panelist and guest speaker at the University of Texas, showcasing her ability to inspire and educate audiences on the forefront of energy advancements. Beyond her professional endeavors, Alessandra is dedicated to empowering women in the energy space and is a proud board member of the University of Texas Jackson School of Geosciences, a member of WRISE (Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy), Women in Energy, Women We Admire, SEPA (Smart Electric Power Alliance), and COSSA (Colorado Storage & Solar Association). Her commitment to making a positive impact extends to volunteering in the domestic violence sector, showcasing her passion for creating meaningful change both inside and outside the industry. At LandGate, Alessandra continues to channel her passion for innovation and efficiency, working towards enabling renewable energy companies to operate, expand, and innovate with groundbreaking technology. Her strategic vision, coupled with a commitment to excellence, positions Alessandra Millican as a driving force in the renewable energy landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the industry’s future. In her previous position as the Renewable Energy Lead at Esri, Alessandra played a pivotal role in shaping the global renewable energy landscape. Her strategic acumen and visionary approach were instrumental in developing Esri’s renewable energy strategy, contributing to the industry’s growth and foundation upon how renewable energy developers operate to this day, as well as fostering an unparalleled community focused on renewable energy location intelligence.
Rob Mosher
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)
Rob Mosher is the Vice President of Government Affairs, and serves as the organization’s lead federal public policy advocate on behalf of the domestic natural gas infrastructure sector. Prior to joining the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), Rob was the Director of Federal Government Relations for National Grid, an international energy company headquartered in London that delivers electricity and natural gas to nearly 20 million individuals throughout New York and Massachusetts. He began his professional career with former Senator John Glenn, and then worked in the personal offices of several lawmakers, while handling energy, environmental and infrastructure matters, before concluding his time on Capitol Hill as Congresswoman Doris Matsui’s Legislative Director. Rob possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Miami University (OH) and a Master of Public Policy & Administration from Baylor University. He and his wife, their son, and dog, reside in South Arlington, VA.
Patrick O’Brien
Holtec International
For over 20 years, Pat has built a reputation for his proactive communications strategies, government and community relations, and media management in high visibility situations. Prior to joining Holtec, Pat spent 3 years with Holtec’s decommissioning unit, Holtec Decommissioning International, as Senior Manager Government Affairs and Communications overseeing the Government Affairs and Communications programs at our five, current, decommissioning sites. Pat began his career in the nuclear industry serving 4 years as the Company Spokesman and Sr. Communications Specialist for Entergy’s Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. In this role, he served as the company’s direct media contact, managed day-to-day communications with employees, ran the company’s charitable contributions, and saw the plant through Column 4 recovery and transition from operational facility to decommissioning site. More importantly, Pat has been a key conduit to the local community. Throughout his career he built relationships with elected officials and key community stakeholders. He has served on various non-profit boards including the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, South Shore Community Action Council, and the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority. He served three years on the Town of Plymouth Advisory and Finance Committee, the last year as Vice-Chair. Prior to joining Pilgrim station in 2015, he spent thirteen years working in state and local government in Massachusetts. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a master’s degree from Norwich University.
Jessica Olson
Topsoe
Jessica Olson is Head of Global Affairs, Americas and Indo-Pacific for Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced energy technology and solutions for the energy transition. Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, Topsoe works with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals. She has previously served as vice president, policy, and as an officer of the executive team, at a global non-profit where she led advocacy efforts to shape federal and state policies supporting the clean transportation sector. Prior to that, Olson was director of environmental policy for a Fortune 100 multi-national conglomerate with an energy solutions business. Previously, Olson was a partner at law firm in Washington, D.C., where her practice focused on energy policy. Olson holds a B.A. in Science, Technology and Society, with a focus in Environmental Studies from Vassar College and a J.D. from Vermont Law School. She is currently a member of the executive committee of the board of the Vermont Law and Graduate School. Olson has previously co-chaired the Air Quality Committee of the DC Bar Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Community and was a 2017 finalist for the MIT C3E Women in Clean Energy Award in the Law and Finance category. Olson is from Arlington, Virginia where she has served as an appointed member of the Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission and lives with her husband and two children.
Chris Phebus
Hydrostor
As Chief Technology Officer, Chris Phebus brings over two decades of engineering and technology expertise to Hydrostor. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in driving innovation, implementing efficient processes, and achieving sustainable growth in various industries, including energy, rotating equipment, and oil and gas. With previous roles at General Electric, Baker Hughes and the Kelly Slater Wave Company, Chris brings extensive industry knowledge to Hydrostor. His experience at General Electric Company, where he led global engineering and technology divisions, further solidifies his position as a strategic visionary and expert team builder, making him an invaluable addition to Hydrostor’s leadership team.
Rich Powell
Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
Rich Powell is the CEO of Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), a business association with 400 members including energy buyers and partners dedicated to advancing low-cost, reliable, carbon emissions-free global electricity systems. CEBA’s members represent more than $20 trillion in market capitalization. Prior to CEBA, Rich was the CEO of ClearPath and ClearPath Action, the DC-based organizations advancing policies that accelerate breakthrough innovations to reduce emissions in the energy and industrial sectors. Rich advises policymakers on investing wisely in energy innovation, removing roadblocks to building and exporting American clean energy and industrial technology, and maintaining and promoting our flexible clean energy resources. He frequently testifies before Congress on climate change and energy innovation. Rich’s work has been published in the Wall Street Journal, FoxNews.com, Washington Examiner, The Hill, Morning Consult, RealClear Energy, and several regional publications. His views are regularly featured in national publications including the National Review, NPR, Politico, USA Today, Axios, E&E, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, LA Times, Houston Chronicle, MIT Tech Review, Bloomberg, Green Tech Media, Utility Dive, the Guardian, and many others. Rich serves on the boards of the 2040 Foundation and the Conservative Climate Foundation, is a Strategic Advisor to the Silverado Policy Accelerator, and is part of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center’s Advisory Group. Rich served on the Advisory Committee to the Export Import Bank of the United States from 2019 to 2021. Previously, Rich was with McKinsey & Company in the Energy and Sustainability practices. He focused on corporate clean energy strategy, government low carbon growth strategy, and clean tech market entry.
Karthik Ramanna
E-ledgers Institute
Karthik Ramanna is Professor of Business and Public Policy at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government and a fellow at St John’s College. An expert on business-government relations, sustainable capitalism, and corporate reporting and auditing, Professor Ramanna studies how organizations and leaders build trust with stakeholders. His scholarship has won numerous awards, including the Journal of Accounting and Economics Best Paper Prize, the Harvard Business Review McKinsey Award for “groundbreaking management thinking,” and three times the international Case Centre’s prizes for “outstanding case-writing,” dubbed by the Financial Times as “the business school Oscars.” Professor Ramanna established the Case Centre on Public Leadership and the Transformational Leadership Fellowship at Oxford. From 2016 to 2023, he was director of the Blavatnik School’s Master of Public Policy programme that has educated over a thousand public leaders from about 120 countries. In 2022, he co-founded the non-profit E-ledgers Institute, where he serves as principal investigator, with a mission to advance energy abundance through robust accounting for emissions efficiencies. Previously, Professor Ramanna taught at the Harvard Business School in both the MBA and senior executive-education programmes. He has a doctorate from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
Bree Raum
Government Relations and Clean Energy Expert
Bree Raum is a seasoned government relations expert with over 25 years of experience in energy, environment, and climate policy. Most recently she was the Executive Director of Government Relations for the Americas for Air Products, the world’s largest supplier of hydrogen energy. At Air Products, she led the local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts in the US and Canada. Her extensive background includes serving as a senior lobbyist at BP America, where she spearheaded federal legislative and regulatory strategies for low-carbon energy solutions such as renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and sequestration, and electric vehicle infrastructure. In addition, she held the position of Vice President of Federal Affairs at the American Clean Power Association, acting as chief lobbyist and leading national initiatives to advance policies supporting renewable energy, energy storage, and green hydrogen. Earlier in her career, she served as a lobbyist for the American Gas Association, representing natural gas utilities at the federal level, and at the American Wind Energy Association, where she directed the organization’s political giving and shaped its grassroots lobbying efforts nationwide.
Heather Reams
President and CEO, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum
Heather Reams is the President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), a right-of center non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that engages policymakers and the public about responsible, conservative solutions to address our nation’s energy, economic and environmental security while increasing America’s competitive edge. She has led the CRES team since 2016 and oversees the core activities of the organization, ensuring the successful expansion of conservative clean energy policies across the nation.
In addition to her role at CRES, Heather is the Founder and Chair of both National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) and the Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF). She is also a Western Caucus Foundation advisory board member and serves on the board of directors for the American Conservative Coalition. She is a frequent commentator on the politics and policy of clean energy and the environment having been featured on NPR, Newsmax TV, FOX News, The Washington Post, Washington Examiner, Politico, Newsweek, Time, Roll Call, The Hill, Morning Consult and The Atlantic, among others. She is also a regular contributor to Real Clear Energy.
Heather has over three decades of experience in public affairs and advocacy and has held a number of senior nonprofit positions. Prior to her nonprofit work, she spent a decade at several top D.C.-based public affairs firms. She started her career as a staffer in the offices of Senator Bob Smith (R-N.H.) and Congressman Gerald Weller (R-Ill.), and earlier as an intern for Senator Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) while pursuing her degree. A graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in Political Science, Heather is active in Republican local and state affairs in her home state of Virginia, where she resides with her husband, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, and their two children.
Anthony Reed
FGS Global
Anthony Reed advises a diverse portfolio of clients in their public affairs efforts across the food, agriculture, energy and sustainability policy landscape. Anthony’s work spans the FGS Global Energy & Sustainability and Food & Agriculture teams. Anthony joined FGS Global following 14 years on the government relations team at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), where he most recently served as the Interim Head of Global Government Relations. In this capacity, he handled issues spanning food, agriculture, energy, environment, climate change, sustainability, biotechnology and biofuels. His work included leading coalition efforts to create and extend clean energy tax incentives, negotiating high-level biofuel regulatory changes, serving as an expert witness on biotechnology policy in related litigation, and representing ADM’s interests in key trade associations in the energy, biofuels, biotech, and agriculture spaces. Reed also served as the Deputy Associate Administrator for Congressional Relations at the Environmental Protection Agency where he focused on EPA’s Offices of Air and Radiation, Enforcement and Compliance, and Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Prior to his time at the EPA, he worked on Capitol Hill for 11 years as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, for then-House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and legislative assistant for Representative Tom Latham (R-IA). Anthony holds BA degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Iowa. He lives in Arlington, VA, with his wife and two boys.
Melody Rodriguez
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Melody Rodriguez currently serves as the Director of Federal Government Affairs for the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). In this role, she engages with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to strengthen nuclear energy’s role in achieving clean energy, economic, and national security goals. She also brings extensive experience in regulatory affairs with NEI, where she supported member companies in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and advancing policies that strengthen the industry’s regulatory environment. Prior to joining NEI, Melody was the External Relations Manager for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, where she co-managed the station’s external strategies to promote Palo Verde and nuclear energy’s value proposition to local, regional, and national stakeholders. Her nuclear industry experience also includes roles in Strategic and Business Planning, Enterprise Risk Management, and Communications at Palo Verde. In addition to her industry work, Melody has served as the Media & Public Relations Coordinator for the Arizona Super Bowl XLII Host Committee and has been an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business. She received a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University with a minor in Spanish, and she earned a J.D. from Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. Melody is a member of the State Bar of Arizona.
Catrina Rorke
Climate Leadership Council
Catrina Rorke is senior vice president of policy and research at the Climate Leadership Council and executive director of the Center for Climate & Trade. She collaborates with an innovative team of experts and diverse stakeholders to conduct and publish pioneering research, explore innovative policy approaches, and educate policymakers in support of effective, fair, and lasting solutions that lower global carbon emissions. Prior to joining the Council, Catrina founded the energy and environment programs at both the R Street Institute and the American Action Forum. She previously served as a legislative assistant to former U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis of South Carolina and staff to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. In her time on the hill, Catrina helped develop the first Republican-sponsored carbon tax bill. She began her career as a presidential management fellow with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Catrina has been recognized for her leadership in energy and climate policy by E&E News, The Hill, National Journal, and Grist, and her work has been published in national, local, and trade media. She supports center-right policy work by serving as a board member and advisor to several policy-focused organizations.
Abigail Ross Hopper
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Abigail Ross Hopper is the president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade organization for America’s solar and storage industry. Ms. Hopper is a visionary leader who has transformed SEIA into an advocacy powerhouse and the leading voice for the U.S. solar and storage industry, a $64 billion force in our nation’s economy. She is known for overseeing tremendous industry-wide growth in the solar and storage space, most notably, the sector’s employment of 280,000 people in the industry, the quintupling of the solar module manufacturing capacity in the U.S., and the adoption of business-friendly policies that promote American energy dominance. Ms. Hopper has been named in The Hill’s Top Lobbyist list since 2020 and has been featured in hundreds of media outlets across the country. She is also working to shepherd the next generation of the solar workforce by championing diversity efforts in the industry and through her Solar Sisters initiative. Under her tenure, SEIA has received numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times. Ms. Hopper currently serves on the board of directors of RE+ Events, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth, the Consumer Energy Education Fund, and Earthday.org. Before joining SEIA, Ms. Hopper was the Director of the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, where she led the agency that oversaw the leasing and development of all offshore energy, from oil and natural gas to offshore wind. She also served as the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), and as the Energy Advisor to Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley. Ms. Hopper graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Law and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dartmouth College. She is the very proud mom of three children and loves to read, ride her Peloton, and lie on the beach, all while drinking decaf Dunkin.
Filip Schittecatte
ExxonMobil Upstream Company
Filip was appointed as President for LNG Market Development in Jun 2024 based in Houston, Texas. He is responsible for developing and monitoring ExxonMobil’s global LNG strategy and portfolio with objectives to grow LNG portfolio and find synergies with EM Low Carbon Solutions to support global emissions reduction efforts. Recently, Filip held various roles in ExxonMobil’s Corporate Strategic Planning Group. Initially as the Energy Advisor, he was responsible for assessing economic and energy demand trends, and related technology developments and public policy issues. Later on, as the Manager of the Industry Outlook, his activities moved to building ExxonMobil’s view on global oil and gas supply, and insights on market balance. He is a key contributor to the ExxonMobil’s Global Outlook. Filip joined ExxonMobil in 2001 and has held various positions both in upstream and downstream, in commercial, financial and strategy roles with having worked in Belgium, Netherlands, UK and US. Filip holds a degree in electrical and mechanical engineering (2001) at Ghent University and obtained an MBA from Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School (2011).
Jackie Siebens
Helion Energy
Jackie Siebens is the Vice President of Public Affairs at Helion Energy, where she leads policy strategy, government relations, and stakeholder engagement to advance commercial fusion energy. She is also a Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and on the board of the Fusion Industry Association. In September 2024, she testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, offering expert insight on scaling fusion deployment, strengthening supply chains, and aligning existing incentives such as the 45X manufacturing tax credit to support fusion’s path to commercialization. Previously, she served as Director of Government Affairs at Oklo and as Senior Policy Advisor for Nuclear Energy in Third Way’s Climate and Energy Program, where she crafted and championed policies to accelerate innovation and the rollout of advanced reactors. Jackie was an Associate with the Nuclear Security Program at the Stimson Center, leading private-sector analysis to develop robust nuclear security standards. She has served on the boards of the Foundation for Nuclear Studies and the International Nuclear Security Forum and has published and presented widely on nuclear energy and fusion. Her work includes co-authoring research on regulatory pathways for mass fusion deployment, including design-specific licensing frameworks, contributing analysis with the Atlantic Council on global deployment and nonproliferation, and engaging with organizations such as the International Nuclear Law Association, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management, and the World Institute for Nuclear Security. Jackie holds a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University and a master’s degree from the North Carolina State University School of Public and International Affairs.
Jean Simard
Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC)
As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) since 2009, Jean Simard is the industry’s official representative and spokesperson with governments, business associations and the media, as well as with international organizations linked to the industry. Mr. Simard holds a degree in Civil Law from the University of Ottawa and is a member of the Barreau du Québec. He possesses extensive professional experience in public and government relations, mainly in sustainable development, energy and environmental affairs. Prior to joining the AAC, he was Vice-President Sustainable Development, Public and Governmental Affairs, at Gaz Métro, a Quebec-based energy company. Mr. Simard represents the AAC at the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) and at the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). He is a member of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee of the Quebec Industrial Aluminium Cluster (AluQuébec), as well as a member of the Board (Treasurer) of the Conseil patronal de l’environnement du Québec (CPEQ). He is one of the Leaders of the Canadian Smart Prosperity Initiative and a member of the Advisory Council of the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices. He recently founded and co-chairs the Canada US Trade Council (CUSTC) focused on US tariffs, and CUSMA renewal. He chairs the Board of Directors of the Quebec Music & Art Conservatories Foundation as well as the Board of Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal. He is also a member of the Ambassador Circle of Nature Conservancy Canada’s, Quebec Chapter.
Cole Simons
GE Vernova
Cole is the Managing Director of U.S. Government Affairs and Policy at GE Vernova. In this role, Cole leads on U.S. domestic policy and government interactions including on energy innovation, tax, permitting, banking, and manufacturing. He also sets the strategy of the domestic government affairs team and serves as an advisor to the leadership and business units of GE Vernova. Prior to GE Vernova, Cole served as the Senior Policy Advisor for Energy & Industry for Senator Cassidy. In this role, Cole served as a lead negotiator of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and led the introduction of policies spanning border carbon adjustments, energy tax, permitting, and energy research, development, and deployment (RD&D). Before joining Senator Cassidy’s team, Cole served as Chief of Staff and as a Policy Analyst at ClearPath. In his roles at ClearPath, Cole helped quadruple the size of the organization, organized several NGO-based coalitions, oversaw political giving and SuperPAC activities, and crafted policy proposals that formed the basis of the Energy Act of 2020, IIJA, multiple appropriations bill, and tax packages including the Inflation Reduction Act.
Emily Skor
Growth Energy
Emily Skor is the chief executive of Growth Energy, America’s premier biofuel trade association representing the majority of the nation’s ethanol producers, an industry that contributes more than $50 billion to the U.S. GDP. Skor has dramatically expanded the organization’s influence, footprint, and membership. Today, Growth Energy’s advocacy and ideas move policy debates and reshape the discourse around key national priorities — such as rebuilding the farm economy, lowering consumers’ fuel costs, driving American innovation, and empowering U.S. producers to compete and dominate in global markets. During Skor’s tenure, new member dues have increased more than 50 percent, PAC contributions have doubled and Growth Energy’s ranks have grown to include nearly 100 biorefineries, including America’s largest — POET, ADM, The Andersons, Marquis Energy, and Cargill — as well as 130 companies representing other elements of the value chain, including John Deere, BASF, and GROWMARK, Inc. Under Skor’s leadership, the American biofuels industry has strengthened key federal policies, achieved greater stability and certainty in existing markets, and opened new growth opportunities both at home and abroad to secure ethanol’s future. She designed and executed a series of successful campaigns to protect year-round market access for the higher ethanol blend E15 — which has remained available each summer since 2019. She has grown the availability of higher biofuel blends from 80 retail locations to more than 4,200 retail locations across 33 states. And Skor has grown demand and spurred additional sales by launching the organization’s first consumer education initiative, Get Biofuel, redefining higher blends as a cleaner, more affordable fuel choice. Since her appointment in May 2016, Growth Energy has secured new federal investments in tax credits and grants for biofuel production and infrastructure, unlocked state-level policy victories for ethanol across the country, and led successful legal strategies to protect vital legislation and overturn improper regulatory decisions. Growing numbers of policymakers — in both parties, at all levels of government — understand that ethanol is essential for promoting rural prosperity, unleashing American energy dominance, diversifying our energy mix, and winning in international markets that prioritize carbon reduction.
Kendall Stephenson
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America
Kendall Stephenson is the Government Relations Manager at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA), based in Washington, D.C. Stephenson leads government relations for MHIA where she provides strategic analysis on energy policy, regulatory developments, and legislative initiatives impacting the company’s U.S. business interests. Her work spans issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), gas turbines, power generation and select defense-related matters. She supports MHIA in shaping advocacy and advancing company initiatives across both public and private sectors. Prior to joining MHIA, Stephenson was a Senior Manager of Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute (GEI). In that role, she focused on energy security issues related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and directed its programming for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP), helping shape the Chamber’s international engagement on energy and climate issues. Additionally, she led the Chamber’s hydrogen policy and clean energy tax credit portfolio, with a focus on advancing implementation strategies for major federal legislation such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Stephenson was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, and earned her B.A. in Political Science with minors in History and Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her undergraduate studies, she interned in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for Members of Congress from North Carolina and spent a semester abroad in London, interning at a nonprofit focused on civic engagement among youth. She is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Georgetown University, further deepening her expertise at the intersection of energy, policy, and global business. Stephenson resides in Washington, D.C., where she enjoys long walks around the city and completing The New York Times daily mini crossword puzzle.
Alex Stroman
Albemarle Corporation
Alex Stroman oversees all U.S. federal and state engagement and directs a global team responsible for product stewardship and regulatory affairs as Vice President, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs. He joined Albemarle in 2023 as Senior Director, State Government Relations. With a career spanning public affairs, political strategy, and corporate advocacy, Stroman was Director of State Government, Indigenous, and Community Relations at TC Energy, a midstream oil and gas pipeline company, and has held senior roles in government and campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. From 2015 until 2017, he was a national spokesman for the Republican National Committee and worked closely with the Donald J. Trump for President campaign. He also served as the Deputy Communications Director for the 2017 U.S. Presidential Inauguration and previously held the role of Executive Director of the South Carolina Republican Party. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of South Carolina.
John Szoka
The Conservative Energy Network (CEN)
John Szoka became an energy advocate during his ten years of service (2013-2022) in the North Carolina House of Representatives. During his legislative tenure, he served as the House Republican Conference Leader, Senior Chairman of the Finance Committee, Chairman of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, and Chairman of the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy. John sponsored major pieces of legislation that modernized North Carolina’s energy policy to take full advantage of the benefits of low-cost clean energy and protect ratepayers. In 2017, he sponsored HB589 which saved ratepayers over $350M in energy costs by 2021. He was widely recognized as the leading advocate for free market solutions to a clean energy future and has spoken frequently on the topic at conferences across the nation. John graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an Infantry Officer, Ranger and Airborne qualified, in a variety of command and staff positions retiring from active duty at Fort Bragg as a Lieutenant Colonel. While in the Army, he earned his master’s degree in operations research from the University of Texas at Austin. Since his retirement from the Army, John has owned several successful small businesses. He owns a manufacturing business and holds two US Patents for one of the products they produce. In 2023 he became CEO of The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a national network of state-based organizations focused on promoting energy innovation rooted in conservative principles. Working with policymakers and industry partners in 26 states, CEN is assisting decision makers from local levels to the halls of Congress understand the benefits of clean energy and how to best save money for ratepayers. John and his wife, Laurie, also a retired Army officer and a Nurse Practitioner, reside in Fayetteville, North Carolina and have two grown children, Hunter and Morgan.
Beth A. Viola
Holland & Knight
Beth A. Viola is a senior policy advisor in Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office where she is the chair of the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Industry Sector Group. Possessing decades of experience in climate change and energy policy, Ms. Viola advises a range of corporate clients, coalitions and industry associations on public policy related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and the transition to a low carbon economy, including the funding and deployment of clean energy and innovative technologies and advocacy on related environment, tax, trade and appropriations issues. Ms. Viola has deep and longstanding connections with the environmental community and an impressive track record in building, managing and successfully advocating on behalf of coalitions essential to shaping legislation and regulation. Lobbying extensively before the White House, federal agencies and Congress, Ms. Viola brings together businesses and powerful third-party voices in the non-governmental organization (NGO) space to deliver policy solutions that benefit both businesses and the environment. She also provides strategic, policy and political advice to companies across the energy, transportation, industrial and agriculture sectors with an emphasis on both domestic and international climate policy. Ms. Viola has enabled her clients to impact all of the major federal energy legislation passed over the last 20 years, including most recently the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Energy Policy Act of 2020. She lobbies before the White House, Office of Domestic Climate Policy, National Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on implementation related to this legislation and other laws impacting the energy sector. Similarly, she has worked extensively on a variety of renewable development tax issues enacted through legislation, including the development and successful extensions of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and incentives related to biofuels, such as the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credits.
Paul Wilkins
Electric Hydrogen
Paul Wilkins is the Vice President for Policy and Government Engagement at Electric Hydrogen—a US manufacturer of the world’s most powerful electrolyzers for the lowest cost clean hydrogen production. As Vice President for Policy and Government Engagement at Electric Hydrogen (EH2), Paul helps lead policy and business development for Electric Hydrogen across the globe, identifying strategic market opportunities and barriers to developing clean hydrogen. Paul has worked for nearly two decades at the intersection of industry, government, and energy policy. Paul began his career as a legislative assistant for energy and environmental policy for Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, eventually serving as legislative director and then chief of staff. During his near decade working for Senator Baucus, Paul helped draft dozens of bills and amendments and staffed the Senator at hearings, markups, and conference committees. After leaving the Senate, Paul worked for seven years as Bloom Energy’s first head of federal government relations. Paul earned his MA in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University and his BA in political science from Gonzaga University.
Malcolm Woolf
National Hydropower Association (NHA)
Malcolm Woolf leads the National Hydropower Association (NHA), the national trade association representing America’s water power industry as its president and CEO. NHA’s 350+ hydropower, pumped storage, and marine energy member companies operate in 48 states and together provide reliable, secure, and emission-free electricity to an estimated 25 million households and businesses. Under Woolf’s tenure, NHA secured a level playing field with other emission-free resources in recent federal legislation. NHA also launched the Clean Currents annual North American water power conference and trade show, and the Hydro Academy, offering industry training programs. Woolf also negotiated a historic collaboration between hydropower industry, river conservation groups and climate advocates, known as the Uncommon Dialogue. Woolf has decades of experience at the intersection of clean energy, policy and business. Malcolm previously led policy advocacy for Advanced Energy Economy, a multi- technology association of clean energy businesses. He also served as the Cabinet-level head of the Maryland Energy Administration and energy advisor to Governor Martin O’Malley, receiving national recognition for designing and implementing an ambitious sustainability legislative package that, a decade later, reduced Maryland’s carbon emissions more than any other state (30%) and resulted in lifetime energy savings in excess of $8 billion. Woolf previously served as: director of the National Governors Association’s Natural Resources Committee, counsel to the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, senior attorney with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and an associate at the law firms of Winston & Strawn and DLA Piper. Woolf earned his law degree, as well as a Masters of Public Administration and Public Policy, from the University of Virginia. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from Tufts University, with a year at Pembroke College, Oxford University. Woolf is the proud dad of two daughters, and lives with his wife and dogs in Annapolis, MD. When not touring a hydropower facility, Woolf can be found sailing
Kristina Woolston
Old Harbor Native Corporation
Kristina Woolston has served as Chief Executive Officer of Old Harbor Native Corporation since January 1, 2025. Kristina was previously SVP of Old Harbor Native Corporation. Prior to that, Kristin led external affairs for Donlin Gold, a world class, high-grade pure gold development project partnership with Alaska Native Indigenous landowners Calista Corporation and The Kuskokwim Corporation. Prior to Donlin Gold, Kristina was the Vice President External Affairs for Quintillion, the company that built and now operates the first subsea fiber optic cable in the North American Arctic. For more than ten years, Kristina served as the Vice President Government Relations for Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Village Corporation with significant global operations, figuring prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace. Kristina was a Senior Fellow with Rasmuson Foundation, leading their effort to bring reliable, affordable, and accessible broadband to all Alaskans. Kristina was raised in Naknek where she grew up commercial fishing, and subsistence hunting and gathering. She and is a shareholder of Bristol Bay Native Corporation and Paug-Vik Ltd village corporation and a Tribal member of Naknek Native Village Council. Among her many recognitions, Kristina has been named Top 40 Under 40 nationally for American Indian leaders, and Top 40 Under 40 in Alaska. She presently serves on the Special Olympics Alaska board of directors, and previously chaired the Native American Contractors Association. Kristina and her husband Tim live in Anchorage and have four children (Savannah 30, Shelby 27, Noah 20, Charlotte 18). Kristina & Tim grew their advertising agency Northwest Strategies into Alaska’s largest firm, which they sold in 2015, and co-owned a local pizza favorite, Fat Ptarmigan, until it closed in 2023 following pandemic challenges. With their children, they own Polar Espresso, a seasonal coffee kiosk in the Anchorage Railroad Depot. Kristina is an avid mountain biker and can regularly be found in a full-face helmet, racing downhill in Anchorage, Sedona or Phoenix. Kristina earned a bachelor’s degree in Government and Native American Studies from Dartmouth College.
Joel Yu
Enchanted Rock
Joel Yu is the Senior Vice President of Policy & External Affairs for Enchanted Rock, where he plays a central role in shaping the strategic direction of the nation’s leading resiliency microgrid developer. He is responsible for translating complex policy initiatives into commercial success, leading the company’s advocacy on grid modernization, reliability, and the expansion of distributed energy resources at both state and federal levels. Prior to joining Enchanted Rock in 2020, Joel dedicated over ten years to ConEdison, gaining deep operational and regulatory expertise. He began by managing underground network construction and operations before advancing to the Energy Policy & Regulatory Affairs team. There, he influenced critical industry dialogues on wholesale market design, transmission planning, interconnection, and cybersecurity policy. Joel earned his MBA from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University and his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University.
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