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ABOUT
Our Organization
The Energy Impact Center is a research institute focused on near-term climate solutions that align individual prosperity and environmental health. Founded in 2017, by leading Silicon Valley technologists and first principle thinkers, EIC analyzes and supports the solution set of tools that can enable an energy transition which generates climate stability, clean air, clean water, and energy access for all. Our growing team boasts a media arm, top engineering and economic experts, and global researchers. Our work is closely followed by 10,000's of science and technology experts, energy enthusiasts, and our thought leadership has been viewed by an online audience of over 4 million and counting!
Our Team

Bret Kugelmass
Managing Director

Michael Crabb
VP, Finance

Michelle Brechtelsbauer
Dir., Strategy

Mark Johnson
Dir., Technology

John Saunders
Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Mitch Costley
Principal Electrical Engineer

Chip Mosteller
Safety & Compliance Engineer

Cameron Wann
Director of Talent

Ruth Checknoff
Policy & Research Manager

Lauren Paulet
Communications Specialist

Jim Brown
Project Management

Reuben Vabner
Project Finance

Erin Keogh
Media Writer

Josh Tolbert
VP, Engineering

Lyle Morton
VP, Marketing

Amandine Muskus
Dir., International Gov. Affairs

Nikki Maginn
Dir. Engineering Operations

Michael Beckert
Principal Multi-Physics Engineer

Xue Yang
Principal Nuclear Engineer

Kenneth Jones
Mechanical Engineer

Jonathan Kaufman
Director of Talent

Olivia Columbus
Product Marketing Manager

Aaron Adams
Project Engineer

Brooks Klimley
Energy Finance

Olu Olajide
Podcast Host

Kian Ransom
Audio Editor

Adam Zuckerman
VP, Business Development

Anton van Saase
General Counsel

Zolaikha Strong
Dir., US Gov. Affairs

Josh Mesner
Sr. Operations Manager

Ben Tolbert
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Frankie Ferrero
Lead Structural Engineer

Mark Blomstrom
Building Info Mgmt.

Karan Pol
Policy & Research Manager

Maddie Hibbs-Magruder
International Gov. Affairs Manager

Dominic Napolitano
Nuclear Reactor Analysis

Manutosh Mathur
Project Finance

Jadwiga Najder
Podcast Host
Advisors

Dan Poneman
Nuclear Energy Advancement
Former Deputy Secretary of Energy

Jeff Merrifield
International Regulation
Energy Section Leader and Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Amy Roma
Nuclear Export Law
Partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP

Todd Allen
Energy Innovation & Engagement
Chair and Professor, Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, University of Michigan

Shane Johnson
Nuclear Research and Development
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology Innovation, DOE

Finis Southworth
Advanced Reactors
Former Chief Technology Officer, Areva
Testimonials

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This is a massive economic opportunity for us. It's a massive leadership opportunity for us. And it's an incredible opportunity to just do the right thing for the future of our planet for the future of our kids, so that my seven-month-old daughter, can grow up in a much better world.
SETH MOULTON, CONGRESSMAN - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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