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A Message from Our President

“NEF’s Board of Directors is the foundation for developing programs that are innovative, informative, and on-trend with industry expectations. We can’t thank them enough for making NEF the organization it is today.”

ELISSA RICHARDS
President & CEO
National Energy Foundation (NEF)
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Board of directors

Governed by People with Passion

The Board of Directors for the National Energy Foundation provides professional oversight and consultation to the Foundation. This distinguished group of individuals are influential in maintaining NEF as a leader in energy literacy while helping shape an effective strategy for the future.

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JENNIFER O'SHEA
VP Communications

American Gas Association (AGA)

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ADAM COOPER
Executive Director

Institute for Electric Innovation – Edison Electric Institute

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URSULA SCHRYVER
VP, Strategic Member Engagement and Education

American Public Power Association (APPA)

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ELISSA RICHARDS
President & CEO

National Energy Foundation (NEF)

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GARY SWAN
Board Secretary

National Energy Foundation (NEF)

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WAYNE BONNER
Board Treasurer

National Energy Foundation (NEF)

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MARIA G. KORSNICK
President & CEO

Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)

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RICH KOLODZIEJ
Principal

Zenergy Advisors

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ERIN KURILLA
Vice President of Operations & Safety

American Public Gas Association (APGA)

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COURTNEY GALATIOTO
VP Membership

Small Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

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RALPH CLEVELAND
Executive Consultant

American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)

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DONNIE COLSTON
Director, Utilities

IBEW Utility Department

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LISA WOOD
Senior Advisor

National Energy Foundation (NEF)

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